This week on PRACTICE: IMPOSSIBLE, is an individual who specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Marcelo Hochman. JPMD hosts Dr. Hochman as he discusses his engagement with IndieDocs as well as the efforts that are being made to abolish the Certificate of Need (CON) in the state of South Carolina.
A CON is a state permission slip that is required by medical professionals, businesses, or organizations to get, in order to construct facilities or deliver specific services. Dr. Hochman discusses the detrimental effects that the CON had on patient access and cost, as well as the successful repeal of the law in South Carolina. Additionally, he covers the difficulties that physicians face when non-compete terms are added to their contracts, as well as the significance of educating patients about the advantages of independent practices. Within the context of the future of healthcare, Dr. Hochman places a strong emphasis on the power and worth of physicians., which is evident in this important and candid, discussion.
Show Notes
Spotlight on Marcelo Hochman, MD
https://www.hispanicoutlook.com/articles/physician-spotlight-dr-marcelo-hochman
IndeDocs Website – https://indedocs.com/
The National Law Review Article on the South Carolina CON repealed law
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/south-carolina-sunsets-certificate-need-law
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