Trends in the Work Hours of Physicians in the United States
JAMAPublished 23 February 2010Open access
Douglas O. Staiger
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A steady decrease in hours worked per week during the last decade was observed for all physicians, which was temporally and geographically associated with lower physician fees.
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A steady decrease in hours worked per week during the last decade was observed for all physicians, which was temporally and geographically associated with lower physician fees.
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MedicineEconomics, Econometrics and FinanceHealth Professions
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