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Fear and Hope Split Doctors Over Medicare Takeover
Dr. Eliot Corday and peers warn of a government takeover as Medicare begins July 1, while others like Dr. Milton Roemer and Dr. William Evans see expanded access and improved care. Physicians split into three groups over forms, autonomy, and potential interference, with concerns about paperwork, authority, and patient care under federal rules. The debate centers on section 1801 and the balance between private intermediaries and government oversight.
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Eliot Corday
Beverly Hills
American College of Cardiology
Joseph Boyle
Los Angeles County Medical Association
Los Angeles County General Hospital
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Medicare
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Occidental Life Insurance Co
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Boyle
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Medical Association
Natin
Milton P. Roemer
Ucla School of Public Health
William Evans
Evans
Pital