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Frank Pallone: The reality is we are getting to a crisis now where many physicians simply will not accept payment from some of these…

On the recordFebruary 7, 2007
The reality is we are getting to a crisis now where many physicians simply will not accept payment from some of these programs because the reimbursement rate has gotten so low. Now, you mentioned Medicare, because that is the big one for seniors and the disabled, and how a lot of doctors now are not even looking to take Medicare, but when you talk about Medicaid, which I mentioned before, that has gotten to the point of no return.
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Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

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Discussing the challenges faced by physicians regarding Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates.

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