Medicare physician pay has declined 22% from 2001 to 2021
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Despite this decrease, Medicare spending on physician services continues to be one of the largest components of its budget. This decline in pay has caused many doctors to reduce their patient load or leave medicine altogether, leading to reduced access and availability of care. Physicians seem to continue to experience burnout in their careers.
Author: RevCycle Intelligence
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