Lamar Alexander

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Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander

“In contrast, orthopedists performing knee surgeries — which patients do have the ability to choose — were paid 164% of Medicare rates, on average.” — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 18, 2019

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Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander

“These four specialties are providers that patients don't choose. They ultimately get paid several times more than they'd make from treating a Medicare patient.” — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 18, 2019

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“If the payment rates for these four specialties were reduced to 164% of Medicare, total physician spending among privately insured patients would be reduced by 13.4%, or $40 billion a year for people with employer coverage, the study found.” — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 18, 2019