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SPOTLIGHT: Cutting out insurance companies
September 4, 2006 — 7:01pm ET
In California, one doctor has cut out the insurance companies entirely out of his practice. His patients pay $420 a year, plus a $20 copay for each visit, to belong to his practice. He says it allows him to spend more time with patients. In addition, indigent patients are better able to afford his services. Article
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