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Shubinets V

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• Research Article
  The Attitude of Hand Surgeons toward the Affordable Care Act: A Survey of Members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  Author(s): Shubinets V, Gerety PA, Pannucci CJ, Butler PD, Mirzabeigi MN, Chang B, Levin LS and Lin ICShubinets V, Gerety PA, Pannucci CJ, Butler PD, Mirzabeigi MN, Chang B, Levin LS and Lin IC
  
  Abstract Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the current attitude of hand surgeons toward the Act (ACA), assess their self-described knowledge of the law, and ascertain projected changes in practice plans. Methods: An electronic survey was sent to members of American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). Results: A total of 974 ASSH members responded to the survey (33% response rate). The majority of respondents were male (89%), trained in orthopaedic surgery (81%) and in private practice (75%). 41% of respondents rated their knowledge of the ACA as average. 84% reported receiving no education on the law. In general, respondents disagreed that the ACA would improve healthcare in the United States (median 2, mean 2.06, scale 1-5), while agreeing that .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2375-4273.1000171

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