How to opt out of Medicare.
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12:30pm – 12:40pm Welcome & Introductory Remarks Dave Racer, M.Litt.; www. DaveRacer.com Since 2004, Dave Racer has devoted nearly full time to healthcare reform issues. Dave holds a Master of Letters Degree from Oxford Graduate School. He wrote his Master's Thesis on Comprehensive Health Care Reform. Currently, Dave is a member of the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Physician-Patient Alliance and a member of the National Association of Health Underwriters. He has authored, co-authored, edited, or ghostwritten 36 books; eight of these books are related to health care issues. He is working on a new book -always. Dave’s newest project is a “how-to” book for physicians considering direct pay independent practice.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Family practice management
دوره 10 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003