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$22,000 Per Hour: Assistants Use a Legislative Loophole to Outearn Surgeons
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$22,000 Per Hour: Assistants Use a Legislative Loophole to Outearn Surgeons

By Margot Sanger-Katz and Sarah KliffJune 29, 2026·Source: NY Times·1 views

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A law meant to end surprise medical billing has led to large paydays for some surgical assistants, who can earn far more than the doctors they help.

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