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Hopefully it can materialize into something that can have an impact on the healthcare industry, but it's disheartening seeing no doctors or anyone with medical expertise in the mix.

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I think you have more faith in doctors than me. The way the California Medical Association (and the AMA) resist expanding the role of nurses really damaged their reputation for me.

Rising medical costs and increased consumption of medical services is good for physicians.

Freakonomics did a pretty good podcast[1] on the subject.

[1]: http://freakonomics.com/podcast/nurses-to-the-rescue/

Indepdent healthcare providers like IPAs / MSOs provide a large chunk of healthcare in the US. I wouldn't be surprised if they are looking to partner with these groups directly.

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