Posted on 09/17/2009 12:34:23 PM PDT by Admiral_Zeon
Two of every three practicing physicians oppose the medical overhaul plan under consideration in Washington, and hundreds of thousands would think about shutting down their practices or retiring early if it were adopted, a new IBD/TIPP Poll has found.
The poll contradicts the claims of not only the White House, but also doctors' own lobby the powerful American Medical Association both of which suggest the medical profession is behind the proposed overhaul.
It also calls into question whether an overhaul is even doable; 72% of the doctors polled disagree with the administration's claim that the government can cover 47 million more people with better-quality care at lower cost.
The IBD/TIPP Poll was conducted by mail the past two weeks, with 1,376 practicing physicians chosen randomly throughout the country taking part. Responses are still coming in, and doctors' positions on related topics including the impact of an overhaul on senior care, medical school applications and drug development will be covered later in this series.
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ATLAS SHRUGGED!
If Barry can force us to have health insurance, he’ll just force people to be doctors.
“ATLAS SHRUGGED!”
Exactly!
No sweat, a lot of former ACORN workers are looking for new careers.
They have figured out that their incomes are about to be capped.
Or import them from the middle east like the UK does. Of course, you get the occasionally terror plot, but it would be worth it, so that illegals can get abortions free of charge.
“Why two out of every three doctors in the US recommend ‘NoBama’ health care. Don’t you wish your doctor did?”
All it would take is about half the physicians not coming to work for two weeks in protest, and the Medicare crowd would be hunting down the Democrat politicians with tar and feathers. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
Well, if that many can afford to quit or retire, maybe Obama is not such a bad guy.
If Barry can force us to have health insurance, hell just force people to be doctors.”
That’s really funny!!!
“Our first black President” is going to make doctors SLAVES ????
My doctor has already told me if this passes she will be retiring. She’s a wonderful doctor that I’ve been going to for over 15 years. I’d hate to lose her, but totally understand her decision.
VirginiaMom
“Well, if that many can afford to quit or retire, maybe Obama is not such a bad guy”
That is so wrong on so many counts , I just don’t know where to start.
I’m waiting until the Obama administration does the same for the legal profession. Universal access to law firms at little to no cost to the taxpayer. Everyone will have a lawyer they can call or visit as much as they want and it won’t over burden the courts and lawyers will earn more while we all pay little or nothing for their services. Sounds doable, right???
Shall I hold my breath?
Stupid Obama administration!
Bang! You’re retired.
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