Why I talk about money: A call to do good - American Osteopathic Association

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By The DO Staff

10.13.22

Money and medicine have historically had a bit of a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ relationship. Most physician contracts have confidentiality clauses prohibiting physicians from discussing details of their compensation with others. Employers often market the ability to care for patients without having to worry about payments from patients as a benefit of being an employed physician – “you can just see patients and do what you love, no money headaches,” they say.

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