July 1, 2008 | Commentary

David Dranove on Medicare Doctor Payments

By Brendan Cosgrove

Congress recently overrode a Presidential veto that would have reduced payments to doctors who treat Medicare patients. Despite the restoration of the payments, Northwestern University healthcare industry analyst David Dranove believes something needs to be done about the current payment schedule…

Brendan Cosgrove is the broadcast associate/web content producer for Northwestern News Contact him at b-cosgrove@northwestern.edu

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