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Why Do Half of Family Doctors Refuse Medicaid Patients?

It's because Medicaid pays less than private insurances. Also, Medicaid patients are shown as more challenging patients. Some show up late for appointments, some don’t speak English, and some have trouble following instructions.

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How doctors can help low-income patients (and still make a profit) | P.J. Parmar ·

TED Talks Daily

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