Interesting news bit by Brain Hedger, AMNews staff, 121.29.08. The projected shortage of physicians is about 150,000. Officials are urging changes such as more residency slots. Attempting to combat a projected physician shortage, the Assn. of American Medical Colleges set a goal in 2006 to increase … [Read more...] about AAMC report says 30% med school enrollment hike is not enough!
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Average Annual Medical Cost of the Family Increased by 7.6%
Milliman's (www.milliman.com) fourth annual study of average medical spending for a typical American family of four looks at key components of actual medical spending and tracks the changes over time. In addition to analyzing changes in national average health costs, the Milliman Medical Index™ … [Read more...] about Average Annual Medical Cost of the Family Increased by 7.6%