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Fee-for-Service? Maybe let's get back to Fee-for-Care with Dr. Bricker on Relentless Health Value.
September 18, 202600:01:54

Fee-for-Service? Maybe let's get back to Fee-for-Care with Dr. Bricker on Relentless Health Value.

Watch the full episode with Dr. Bricker on the Relentless Health Value podcast where we discus:  Facility Fees, Low Professional Fees, Stark Law Stipends, and Non-competes. The Chain Reactions Wrecking Healthcare Affordability.

https://youtu.be/rgw1ci5XBPk

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