Some healthcare companies are starting to shift clinical services and decision-making on medical care overseas, primarily to India and the Philippines.WASHINGTON — After years of shipping data-processing, accounting and other back-office work abroad, some healthcare companies are starting to shift clinical services and decision-making on medical care overseas, primarily to India and the Philippines.
Worries Grow As Healthcare Firms Send Jobs Overseas
By Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times
Wed, 07/25/2012 - 5:00am
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