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[Members Only] J.Jpn. Surg. Soc.. 106(1): 44-49, 2005
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SURGEONS’ FEESWHAT THEY SHOULD BE
Changes in medical technology and economic conditions in Japan require that we reexamine the allocation of medical resources and the structure of surgeon’s fees. A new payment system based on Diagnosis Procedure Combination (DPC) and an associated cost accounting system went in to use in 2001. Through quantitative analysis and critique of data gathered by these new systems, it might be possible to establish fair surgeons’ fees and to improve the efficiency of the medical care delivery system. For its social responsibility and autonomy, the profession of medicine should take an active leadership role in current health care reforms.
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