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Survey: Regulatory burden weighing on medical practices

Medical practices have been negatively impacted by federal regulations and policies 

The Medical Group Management Association has released the results of its third annual “Regulatory Burden Survey,” examining the impact of federal regulations and policies on medical practices. The 2019 survey includes responses from executives representing more than 400 group practices. Key findings from the survey follow.    


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