One urologist reaches his breaking point; are you next?

An astounding article in this issue of Urology Times details how oneurologist quit all commercial insurance participation, then "optedout" of Medicare-and is not only surviving, but thriving. Mike Harris, MD, a well-trained, board-certified, respected urologistin Traverse City, MI, said "Enough is enough!" and did somethingabout it. He no longer exists in any private insurance carrier databaseand likewise does not appear anywhere on the Medicare radar screen.

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