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Physicians Practice digital edition: Best states to practice
Author(s)Keith A. Reynolds
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This month's digital edition of Physicians Practice brings you the results of our annual Best States to Practice list. We looked at which states were most amenable to practicing medicine based on Cost of living physician density, amount of state business taxes collected, average malpractice insurance rates, quality of life, women's health care, and the Geographic Practice Cost Indices. We've also included tips on how to decide where you want to open a practice.
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