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December 8, 2014

Title: Before you Move, Check Doctor Availability.
Topic: Finding a Doctor As We Age

Discussed by David Hogberg
with National Center for Public Policy Research (www.NationalCenter.org)

Part 1 of 2

More and more doctors are refusing to accept new Medicare patients. In fact, over the last decade, the number has increased from 10 percent to 17 percent. That may not seem like many, but it is huge – especially in rural areas. That is a 70% jump!

Dr. David Hogberg points out that every few years, Medicare threatens to drastically reduce what it reimburses physicians for medical costs. This is a direct result of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR). Dr. Hogberg explains what this means to people who are looking to retire. (Note: More on this subject in the second segment with Dr. Hogberg.)

Dr. Hogberg also says it is important to research doctors and specialists in the area you wish to retire to make certain there are choices available for Medicare patients.

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