Across our nation medical corporations, often masquerading as hospital affiliates, are buying up private practices and reducing healthcare options. While our insurance premiums and deductibles continue to rise, small medical practitioners are systematically being driven out of business. The healthcare industry is reporting record profits by driving up costs, dictating the standard of care, and reducing reimbursements to doctors. Our hope is that a minimum annual fee will help to absorb the costs of business so that we can continue to accept taking insurance while providing you with excellent care.