Nearly 35 percent of physicians said their income dropped in 2012 compared to 2011, according to a Physicians Practice report. About 40 percent said their income remained about the same.
Three hospital operators with Texas facilities have been downgraded to neutral from a rating of outperform by investment brokerage Robert W. Baird & Co.
American Medical Association delegates outlined principles for a Medicare defined-contribution system. They also called for compensating doctors for time spent on Medicare recovery audit contractor requests.
