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Are there enough docs?
Chicago Sun-Times ^ | 03/24/2010 | Terry Savage

Posted on 03/24/2010 10:50:12 AM PDT by iowamark

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Interesting that this appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times.
1 posted on 03/24/2010 10:50:12 AM PDT by iowamark
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To: iowamark

Absolutely, positively, without a doubt, certainly

NO !!!

This is what I’ve been yelling for months now. I work with 400 physicians... many, many many are retiring early.


2 posted on 03/24/2010 10:54:07 AM PDT by Reagan69 (WHEN THEY COME FOR YOUR GUNS, GIVE THEM THE AMMO FIRST.!)
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To: iowamark
Interesting that this appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times.

Interesting that this guy is trusted to advise people on their finances.

3 posted on 03/24/2010 10:55:47 AM PDT by webheart (I am a Sarah fan.)
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To: iowamark

The only ‘docs’ I want to see are the ones Obama is hiding.


4 posted on 03/24/2010 11:00:42 AM PDT by Leg Olam
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"Already, seniors are learning that physicians are simply "not taking on any more Medicare patients at this time." Quite simply, the current Medicare program doesn't pay enough to cover the cost of care, plus the administrative costs."

I guess we'll have to pass a law that forbids doctors and nurses from declining anymore patients even if they're already dangerously overwhelmed...oh, and the mandate to improve the quality of care? that still stands too. so, yeah, you have no choice but to absorb the new patients and if they don't receive the same, nay, BETTER care than they did prior to the influx, the government won't reimburse you for your work. That should put most nursing homes out of business.

5 posted on 03/24/2010 11:05:34 AM PDT by RC one (WHAT!!!!)
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To: iowamark
Health-care reform is a fact

Unless you mean negative reform you are not correct. What was passed was an insurance and student loan takeover and big government expansion into your life requiring a massive addition to the governments police force ( 16500 gun wielding IRS agents) and acquisition of your personal medical, and banking records. Little if anything was actually done to improve health care...for anyone.

6 posted on 03/24/2010 11:06:32 AM PDT by Don Corleone ("Oil the gun..eat the cannolis. Take it to the Mattress.")
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This one had planned to work another 10-15years. I’m thinking about only 5 more years if this goes into effect as planned.


7 posted on 03/24/2010 11:12:41 AM PDT by Gapplega
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This one had planned to work another 10-15years. I’m thinking about only 5 more years if this goes into effect as planned.


8 posted on 03/24/2010 11:13:14 AM PDT by Gapplega
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Don’t you think somewhere in some back room, Obama’s gang stands ready to bring in lots of docs from India (and other countries) to fill the void?

They will practice medicine for less money, I think.

Some of the physicians here were talking about that.


9 posted on 03/24/2010 11:16:55 AM PDT by Reagan69 (WHEN THEY COME FOR YOUR GUNS, GIVE THEM THE AMMO FIRST.!)
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It’s not so simple. Somehow emigrating half way around the world to a bankrupt dying empire may not be so attractive anymore. The whole world can see what is happening, and Indian docs are not stupid.


10 posted on 03/24/2010 11:20:58 AM PDT by Gapplega
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Back in '50s the government was largely out of it and the medical profession was so respected and loved. People paid their bills and gave gifts to their physicians. Soon we'll be importing Dr. Mohammed Wadiheds to man the clinics. It will not be the same. PilcherTeam46
11 posted on 03/24/2010 11:22:25 AM PDT by Monterrosa-24 (...even more American than a French bikini and a Russian AK-47.)
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Soon we'll be importing Dr. Mohammed Wadiheds to man the clinics.

trust me, we already do

12 posted on 03/24/2010 11:24:25 AM PDT by RC one (WHAT!!!!)
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To: iowamark

I know one brillant kid who is seriously considering changing his plans to enter medical school next year. He’s been accepted and now he is scared of the “profession.”


13 posted on 03/24/2010 11:25:58 AM PDT by SaraJohnson
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New version of HC bill found

Establishing a Ready Reserve Corp

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2478605/posts

http://democrats.senate.gov/reform/patient-protection-affordable-care-act-as-passed.pdf


14 posted on 03/24/2010 11:26:44 AM PDT by Whenifhow
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He should definitely NOT do it. He will be saddled with huge debt and will not be able to pay it back (if he’s joe blow average med student).


15 posted on 03/24/2010 11:29:48 AM PDT by Gapplega
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To: Gapplega

But if the government pays for moving and pays you a salary, might be a good thing.

Also, is buying into a concierge plan any advantage to people that can afford it? (not for any cost benefit, but for access)

Are you in a specialty where you could practice in a direct-service plan?

This whole thing is a complete nightmare. We just have to repeal it... we have no choice.


16 posted on 03/24/2010 11:32:52 AM PDT by Reagan69 (WHEN THEY COME FOR YOUR GUNS, GIVE THEM THE AMMO FIRST.!)
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No problem. The government will import physicians from Sri Lanka, China, and Zimbabwe to fill their slots.


17 posted on 03/24/2010 11:34:55 AM PDT by CholeraJoe ("We are as numerous as the stars in the heavens, and we are all gun-men.")
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Question: "Are there enough docs?"

Response: This pending problem will be cured by the importation of medical doctors from Bangladesh and Haiti. The doctors from Haiti will be especially desireable as the feathers in their ebony masks and the beads on their rattles are pretty.

18 posted on 03/24/2010 11:36:06 AM PDT by AEMILIUS PAULUS (It is a shame that when these people give a riot)
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“...one brilliant kid...is seriously considering changing his plans to enter medical school next year...”

Because it has gone from MAGNIFICIENT OBSESSION to NIGHTMARE BUREAUCRACY.

19 posted on 03/24/2010 11:42:00 AM PDT by Monterrosa-24 (...even more American than a French bikini and a Russian AK-47.)
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To: Gapplega

That and it appears that his government student loans will come with a civilian/military service requirement - two years “service” for one year loan.

The poor kid is melting down at the moment as he analyzes the 2,000 pages and consults with his dad who is a doctor who can retire now any time he decides to. He is not alone in this panic. Other friends who were planning to enter medical school next year with him are in the same freak out boat. Sad for Americans... The decline is already in motion.


20 posted on 03/24/2010 11:43:27 AM PDT by SaraJohnson
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