That’s why I say ANY licensed MD.
I want to go to my family doc.
But that’s not trump’s proposal. And there’s good reason why not.
Participation by healthcare providers in Medicare is voluntary. Saying a veteran can go to any health care provider would be a little bit of an empty promise. What if the healthcare provider doesn’t want to take veterans and mess with reimbursement from the VA.
As well, healthcare is changing in the US. People are starting to “color outside the lines.” More doctors are going to some kind of cash basis. Or concierge medicine. Or hybrid practices.
My primary care physician is a good example. He takes my insurance, but I also pay him directly o n an annual basis to be in his practice. His practice is limited to 600 patients. But he spent two hours with me the first time I saw him, and he and his staff arrange when I need to see another specialist.
I doubt he would take VA patients at all. Would you force him?