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Stephen Prendiville MD comments on Effects Of Changes In The Medicare Physician Fee System

This is a very poignant and well written article. The truth is, that given the Medicare fee schedule for General Surgeons, there is very little incentive for Med School Grads to enter this specialty. I think that its time for Surgeons especially to consider opting out of Medicare (and poor paying insurance companies like Aetna, United Health Care, Cigna) in large numbers in order to shift the balance of power. Why anyone would want to go through 4 years of Med School, 5-7 years of residency and fellowship, then accept $300 for a partial colectomy is beyond me. My wife's tab at the salon sometimes exceeds this numeric amount. Meanwhile, the CEO of United Health Care retired with a $2 billion retirement package in 2006. In order to make things better for Physicians, we have to demand what our training is worth, not accept these ridiculous fee schedules.

Lissa R. comments on Effects Of Changes In The Medicare Physician Fee System

I agree with you Dr. Lafferty. This has driven me to close my practice and take on employment in occupational health for less hours, better pay, no nights or weekends, and more time off. I had enough.

Greg Lafferty comments on Effects Of Changes In The Medicare Physician Fee System

This is one of the reasons why I never liked this Obamacare! GET RID OF OBAMACARE before we kill the practice of medicine,and our country.I do not wish to be a recipient or a provider in this tragic travesty of our health care system!

Agnes Bostworth comments on Effects Of Changes In The Medicare Physician Fee System

So does this mean that the new policy is unfair for physicians? I've been hearing a lot of complains about the said ObamaCare issue. I think this one's related to that?

Raylene B. comments on ExpedMed 2012 Brochure Available Now

I really hope I could join the ExpedMed adventure this year! My physician friends have been talking lots of great things about it!

Jsknigj comments on Average 2011 Physician Income By Specialty

Where did your info come from?

Dennis Bethel comments on Real Estate Investing For Physicians: Part 2 - Real Estate Auctions

Thanks for the great article. I particularly agree with your comment about getting involved with limited partnership syndicators. After seven frustrating years of residential properties, we started investing in large multifamily apartment buildings through fractional ownership. Its very important to do the due diligence and find an experienced asset manager with a proven track record. Our returns have been so much better this way and now we have none of the managment headaches.

D comments on Average 2011 Physician Income By Specialty

how do Radiologists earn that much?

Pamela Vlahakis, RN, MSN, CBCN comments on By Far The Most Common Conversation In A Hospital Is Complaining

Tamara,
I enjoyed your article immensely, and especially that you attempt to consider why individuals may be unkind- and move forward. I often remember I do not know in the brief time I care for someone the complete scope of difficulties life has handed them or the choices they have made, nor do I need to-only to respect them and do the best I can for them. Everyday is a choice - to be negative , understanding what you permit you promote, or choose to do the best you can with what you have. Unfortunately, we often forget how short life is until we are reminded of our personal vulnerability. Your article is a great reminder of how to live well.