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Doctors Add Trillions to Economy

In 2012, U.S. doctors were responsible for $1.6 trillion in direct and indirect economic activity. That's according to the American Medical Association, which released an economic impact analysis. So reports MedPage Today.

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Doc Group Aims to Stop Gun-Related Injuries

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released recommendations to decrease the number of gun related deaths. So reports Healthline.

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Healthcare Orgs to Open Their Notes to Patients

Starting in late 2014, several Northwest health organizations will open their notes to patients. So reports Fierce EMR.

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Patients More Likely to Pay Bill If Out-of-Pocket Expenses Explained

A new survey indicates discussing out-of-pocket expenses with patients increases the likelihood they will pay their bill in a timely manner. So reports EHR Intelligence.

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Bulk of CMS Payments Going to 2% of Docs

The recent data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid indicates physicians received $77 billion in payments in 2012. So reports CNN.

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