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How will bundled payments affect the incentives for each of the players in the medical market?
For patients, a change to bundled payments will probably have little effect upon monetary issues or fears. Demand for medical care will increase. With millions of additional patients being added to Medicaid roles, and with government “paying” the costs, there will still be little disincentive for patients to seek comprehensive care. In addition, patients who are forced to purchase insurance through health care reform will want to get something for their money.
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WhiteCoat is a middle-aged ED physician who likes computers, martial arts, and taking pictures of sunsets. He has an amazing wife who willingly puts up with all of his idiosyncrasies and four great kids who don’t have any choice. Despite all of his whining, he couldn’t see himself doing anything else but practicing medicine.
The viewpoint expressed in this article is the opinion of the author and is not necessarily the viewpoint of the owners or employees at Healthcare Staffing Innovations, LLC.
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