And the winner is …

ACP Internist Weekly has tallied the voting from its latest cartoon contest, where readers are invited to match wits against their peers to provide the most original and amusing caption.

“Because of delays in reimbursement, we're now charging patients at each visit.”

This issue's winning cartoon caption was submitted by Ashwini Davison, MD, ACP Member. Thanks to all who voted! The winning entry captured 40% of the votes.

The runners-up were:

“I'm sorry. Your insurance didn't cover the wireless capsule.”

“You might want to consider one of the newer pacemakers.”