The practice of cardiology and healthcare reform.

Abstract

As reimbursement policies and healthcare reform legislation add pressure onto the independent practice of cardiology, many cardiology groups seek refuge in hospital employment.

This has implications for healthcare costs and the future of the practice of cardiology, especially in the age of accountable care organizations.

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Subjects

• Cardiology
• Health Care Costs
• Health Care Reform
• Humans
• United States

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Authors

• Alexander A Stratienko

Publication date

2011-05-20

Journal

Journal topics

• Cardiology

Language

Eng.

Copyright

Journal of the American College of Cardiology

Chattanooga Heart, Lung and Vascular Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403-2815, USA. AStratienko [at] CardiacAndVascular.com

Release reference

J Am Coll Cardiol. 2011 May;57(21):2139-40

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