Physicians today need to be more than healers. They need to also be leaders for their patients and partner with the patients throughout all aspects of care.  Until we as physicians take an active role in finding solutions to every problem encountered by our patients, we aren't doing our job. This includes being mindful of the cost of tests, procedures, and pharmaceuticals and doing something to lower those costs to make getting the necessary care affordable.

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