Doctors Are Disappearing From the ER as Hospitals Cut Costs
As a money-saving strategy, emergency rooms are turning to nurse practitioners and physician assistants, mid-level practitioners who earn far less than physicians.
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As a money-saving strategy, emergency rooms are turning to nurse practitioners and physician assistants, mid-level practitioners who earn far less than physicians.
More physician assistants and nurse practitioners are replacing experienced physicians in emergency rooms. Critics worry about the change's effect on patients.
Increasingly, private equity firms shape staffing decisions at hospital emergency rooms, research shows. One apparent effect: Hiring fewer doctors and more health care practitioners who earn far less.
Increasingly, private equity firms shape staffing decisions at hospital emergency rooms, research shows. One apparent effect: Hiring fewer doctors and more health care practitioners who earn far less.
Increasingly, private equity firms shape staffing decisions at hospital emergency rooms, research shows. One apparent effect: Hiring fewer doctors and more health care practitioners who earn far less.