This ER doc will be spending a lot more time at the beach, and a lot less up all night, or working weekends and holidays.
Hell, we might even benefit (at first) from national health care as at least we will get something from the 30-40% of patients we now see for nothing.
Yes but in return you will be told exactly how to practice. And I dont think the remuneration per patient will be anywhere near what it is now.
As for your reduced hours, just who is going to step in and cover the rest? We are short on physicians already. Someone has to work all night, weekends, holidays, etc. I dont see much change for the positive on this one.
Truly, I do not know how you ER guys stand it...I am going to school to get my MBA with several ER guys, and I did not know that it had gotten so bad. It really irritates me that the lawyers will not take clients without retainers and cash on the barrelhead, but if we even ask a patient if they can pay, we are evil. Nice double standard, eh? Well, this anesthesiologist and critical care physician is eternally grateful for you ER guys who are on the front line...(psst — better than being an internist)