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To: i-node who wrote (763267)	1/11/2014 1:48:39 PM
From: bentway	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1577025

"A primary care doctor providing Medicare/Medicaid services is not coming close to earning what a union assembly line worker for GM makes off of those procedures." Gee, Dave, I wasn't aware GM line workers dabbled in medicine!

To: i-node who wrote (763267)	1/11/2014 2:07:41 PM
From: Wharf Rat	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1577025

" it is government that has specifically refused to allow physicians to turn a profit" Maybe your dreams will come true this year. Don't hold your breath, tho. Physician Compensation Report 2013 Income is up, frustration still exists, and healthcare reform is making a definite impact on physician practices. Doctors revealed the number of hours worked, changes to their practice, and satisfaction with their compensation and the practice of medicine. medscape.com