But the doctor doesn't know for a fact what the patient's condition is until a preliminary test is performed. Cutting down on lab fees for tests is one of the primary ways to cut costs. Another is to refrain from referring a patient to a specialist for confirmation as to condition. Our leadership in Washington is forever moaning about Medicare going broke. Our national conscience seems to be a bit seared on the side of business, and thus the professions themselves have deteriorated.
Creative solutions are possible when everyone works together for a solution.
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