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October 11, 2012

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Poll: Doctors to blame for patient complacency

Patients would take a more active role in their healthcare decisions if only their physicians would make some changes. Find out what patients want from you. » Full article

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Task force alleges more than $400M in Medicare fraud

Some physicians are among the 91 individuals charged with falsely billing about $430 million in claims. Learn more about the crackdown. » Full article

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Census Bureau says physician visits declining

Working-age adults aren't seeing physicians as often as they did a decade ago. Find out what’s keeping them away. » Full article

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HIE will improve patient care, doctors say

Most physicians expect health information exchange to improve patient care. See where the barriers to information exchange are.

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Many medical students don’t understand ACA

Future physicians who lean toward primary care, however, are more likely to support the Affordable Care Act. Learn why policy education is missing in medical schools. » Full article

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Medical Economics at the AAFP annual meeting

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