I had a couple of questions, having listened to the statement. First, my sense is that many physicians in our country--I am seeing this across Oregon and rural Oregon--are having a real problem out there paying their malpractice premiums. We are seeing physicians leave the profession. This has resulted in patients not having the access to care they deserve.
Ron Wyden: “I had a couple of questions, having listened to the statement. First, my sense is that many physicians in our country--I…”
On the recordJuly 7, 2003
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Discussing the challenges physicians face with malpractice premiums and its impact on patient care.
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