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Paging Dr. Doctor
A. Kam Napier
The other day, I wondered here why the health care reform debate offers us a middleman first—insurance—when what people really need are doctors. There's an argument today in The Atlantic for lowering America’s spending on health care by … creating more doctors! Simple supply and demand. More doctors in the market means lower prices for seeing a doctor. Key quote: “Maybe rather than plowing billions into universal healthcare, the government should plow millions into universities for medical programs.”
I just tried to make an appointment for a routine physical. The doctor would be glad to see me, said the receptionist. He has an opening in 43 days.
Yes, we need more doctors.
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