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Argument: Single-payer systems insure individuals, but don't restrict doctors
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"Single Payer 101". American Medical Student Association (AMSA). Retrieved May 31st, 2008 - "Physicians: Physicians would remain in private practice or continue to work for private hospitals. In terms of reimbursement, physicians could choose one of three ways of being reimbursed:
- Fee-for-service: A national fee schedule will be negotiated each year between the NHI program and provider organizations (e.g. medical associations).
- Salary at health care facility: Physicians who work for hospitals and other health care facilities would receive an annual salary.
- Salary within a capitated group: A group practice or nonprofit HMO that employs physicians would receive payments from the NHI to pay their physicians. These payments would be capitated – that is, a payment would be made every month for each patient enrolled with a physician to cover the cost of taking care of patients."
