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Interview with Dr. Thomas Lee on the financial incentives that keep providers from reducing patient waiting times. (09:59)Download The financial consequences of long waiting times for appointments help explain why most health care providers have dragged their feet in cutting those delays. Redesigning care to reduce waits requires investing in systems, may reduce revenue, and irritates physicians.
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