Physicians receive lower payments for taking care of Black and Hispanic patients than white patients, according to a new study. Dr. Aaron Schwartz, the study’s lead, explains what may be driving the disparity.
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Companies claim they can help hospitals seeking to get paid by ‘subprime patients’ amid Republican health cuts.