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Michael Burgess: “Doctors should be in the driver's seat with ACOs. If they are going to really deliver on the promise--as a patient, I…”

On the recordJune 2, 2011
Doctors should be in the driver's seat with ACOs. If they are going to really deliver on the promise--as a patient, I want my doctor to be in charge.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess emphasizes the need for doctors to lead accountable care organizations rather than insurers or the government.

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