Is it a neutron bomb... or more like a tremendous EMP over the middle of the US, with far reaching effects from CA to ME, FL to WA?
Yes, definitely a time bomb. I expect a rash of retirements, fewer students pursuing medicine, more trying for free healthcare. The outcome is easily foreseen. Not for politicians though.
Medicare/Medicaid will be a disaster within 5 years. Nothing is gained when everything is a loss by those that do the work... Who is John Galt?
Only the worst of those graduating will continue in the medical field. Smart ones will find other occupations.