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Governments can improve patient and physician health by reducing ‘red tape’

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business found that Canadian physicians spend 18.5 million hours each year on unnecessary administrative work. That’s the equivalent of about 55 million patient visits.

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Governments can improve patient and physician health by reducing ‘red tape’

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Governments can improve patient and physician health by reducing ‘red tape’

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business found that Canadian physicians spend 18.5 million hours each year on unnecessary administrative work. That’s the equivalent of about 55 million patient visits.

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