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Reforming Physician Payment Report of a Conference (1984) / Chapter Skim
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... Conference participants suggested that an Institute committee could contribute in the near term by analyzing and commenting on policies currently under active consideration such as freezing physician fees, establishing fee schedules, and adopting prospective payments for inpatient physician services. Such a study would be directed to measures aimed at immediate cost containment.
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