Officials debate ob-gyn's place in primary care

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Gynecologists and obstetricians are lobbying Congress to have their specialties designated as primary care areas. They want to be included in legislation that would center federal funding for residency training on the lower-cost primary care areas of general internal medicine, pediatrics and family medicine. Ob-gyns argue that they merit the reclassification since they are a woman's principal physician during her child-bearing years. Legislators are skeptical. They say that ob-gyns want the best of two worlds: increased training funds and higher reimbursement.

Laws, regulations and rules, Political activity, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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Residents cautious despite employment offer deluge

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Medical residents are being deluged with job offers, and two-thirds expect to make $100,000 during their first year after residency. However, many are concerned that reform in the health care system may result in a lower quality of life than physicians have had in the past. Only 9% want to open a solo practice; more than half are seeking employment in a group practice. In addition, only 7% would like to work in a health maintenance organization, despite the regular hours and paycheck they would receive.

Physicians, Medical professions, Employment, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Residents (Medicine)

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