CMW news: Older Americans concerned there are insufficient physicians, nurses to meet future needs
Case Management Weekly, September 16, 2009
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- 97% of respondents thought that being able to choose one's physician was "very important" or "somewhat important."
- 69% of respondents reported hearing "a lot" about healthcare reform in the media.
- 42% reported that they—or someone they knew—spent time trying to get an insurer to pay a medical bill.
- 87% said it was "very important" or "somewhat important" for physicians to receive adequate reimbursement so they could continue to get reimbursed by Medicare.
Source: HealthLeaders Media
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