Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Physician Salaries

According to Peterson and Burton (2007), physician salaries in the United States are higher than in most other countries.

Focus your discussion on the following:

• Discuss whether these higher salaries are substantiated.
  • Consider physician reimbursement methods and malpractice expenses in the United States.
• Do higher physician salaries result in higher levels of quality of care?