Division of labour makes sense in almost every business or profession. If a task can be done by a PA, why pay (a lot) more to have it done by a MD? Obamacare or not — if the same services can be delivered for less cost, then make the change.
But the “SAME” care and knowledge can NOT be given when one has to see a PA, instead of a SPECIALIST and I speak from experience !
“if the same services can be delivered for less cost, then make the change.”
PA vs. MD? There goes quality of care. Next people will be
accepting wetback nurses and assistants. Won’t matter, full
nationalization of the medical industry is just right
around the corner. Your going to love that. That is if you
make it past the death panels. I can’t believe people are
already accepting less and lower standards.