The practice of cardiology and healthcare reform.
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چکیده
As reimbursement policies and healthcare reform legislation add pressure onto the independent practice of cardiology, many cardiology groups seek refuge in hospital employment. This has implications for healthcare costs and the future of the practice of cardiology, especially in the age of accountable care organizations.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the American College of Cardiology
دوره 57 21 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011