Trends in Neurosurgeons Signing Medicare Opt-Out Affidavits

The circumstances influencing a neurosurgeon's decision to opt out of Medicare acceptance are multifaceted. Our findings suggest that physician experience, specialty, location, and practice structure all may play roles and should be investigated further.

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World Neurosurgery
Published
2025-02-20
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2025.123720
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4
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Healthcare Policy and Management
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Trends in Neurosurgeons Signing Medicare Opt-Out Affidavits

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World Neurosurgery
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Trends in Neurosurgeons Signing Medicare Opt-Out Affidavits

Ghayoour S. Mir, Hassaam S. Choudhry, Sraavya G Anne, Hannaan S. Choudhry, Aman M. Patel, Andrey Filimonov
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Abstract

The circumstances influencing a neurosurgeon's decision to opt out of Medicare acceptance are multifaceted. Our findings suggest that physician experience, specialty, location, and practice structure all may play roles and should be investigated further.

World NeurosurgeryVol. 195
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (US), Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 2%
Healthcare Policy and Management
12.52
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