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In the battle for primary care, both doctors and nurses are to blame

Kim Byars, ARNP
Policy
September 9, 2013

Apparently the Affordable Care Act has inspired panic among some physicians groups worthy of the fear historically reserved for deadly epidemics. From the articles I read, these groups are wringing their hands in hysteria over what to do and how to survive. One solution that has apparently gained popularity  in these circles is the  launching of campaigns against one of the most logical solutions, nurse practitioners.

Last fall, the medical association …

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In the battle for primary care, both doctors and nurses are to blame

Direct pay is the solution to real world cost transparency

Kim Byars, ARNP
Policy
August 18, 2013

In an environment of increasing regulation, government mandated red tape, and shrinking reimbursement, health care practitioners find themselves caught between a rock and a hard place. They are being forced to see more patients to make ends meet and both parties are poorer for the process. Not necessarily in just a monetary way. Patients  are beginning to feel frustrated and disengaged from their mutually frustrated and disengaged providers. Both parties …

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Direct pay is the solution to real world cost transparency

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