In my medical career of 25 years, the number of deadbeats (who refuse to pay) is up about 10X, from around 2% to around 20%.
The number who are really, really unhappy about paying is also up sharply. The Democrats have done their work well, and the gospel of "free care" has become very widespread.
There is no short-term solution to this problem.
The funniest twist on this story is in Travel Clinic, where overseas travelers come for shots and other health promotion advice. About 10% walk out when they find out they have to pay.
Someone who will spend $25 000 on a trip won't spend $50 on preventative medicine.
Hillarycare is in everyone's future - it's just a matter of time.
I know my brother, and although he carries 0 in health insurance he is one big time Republican conservative. Yes, he goes on the trips, as cheap as he is, he is one of those who thinks he is smarter than everyone else, (he has a point), and he is investing whatever he would sink into health insurance into stocks and bonds I am sure.
Although he has reached that 40 mark he considers himself way younger (think 29). Have you seen this syndrome? The I will never get old so I don't need health insurance syndrome?