Does the AMA limit the number of doctors to increase current doctors' salaries? Asked 10 years, 1 month ago Active 11 months ago Viewed 21k times 45 7 A suggested reason why doctors get paid so much more in the US as opposed to other developed countries is that the American Medical Association (AMA) artificially limits the physician supply in order to drive up salaries. I found this article which blames the AMA, but gives as its only source Milton Friedman's book from 1962. A more recent article dates from 1986. Lew Rockwell also blames the AMA, but he also...