Doctors respond to economic incentives

Just like any other professional.

Richard Reece points to the dermatology, which is rapidly progressing into a two-tier field.

There are the third-party payer patients, who have long wait times and are often seen by physician extenders; and the cash-only cosmetic patients, who are seen instantly in luxurious settings.

So, if you want the medical profession to adopt electronic records, practice evidence-based medicine or raise the primary care numbers, provide the economic incentives to do so.

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