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https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Sta...

This one shows 20%, though when you say clinical services you include nurses, mid levels and medical assistants, though it doesnt explain how much of the hospital spending goes to providers, so higher.

Also, add that the amount of debt physicians graduate with, does not make it a very healthy career, particularly in primary care (where you could do most of cost control).

PCP's have high burnout and suicide rates, work 50+60hour weeks until their 50's , etc. There is nuance to the analysis of provider spending.

In any case, i can assure you there are plenty of marginally useless rank-file employees that exist thanks to the current regulatory framework.