2007-01-29 08:59:28 · 4 answers · asked by Martin L 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Dinodino, I disagree. Most doctors who treat medicare patients are able to remain in business only because they have other patients who pay what their services are actually worth. But if the government becomes the sole customer of the medical industry ("single-payer" health coverage), then doctors become de facto government workers.
2007-01-29 09:39:36 · update #1
Just force them to be government workers? How... authoritarian.
Should doctors that refuse be sent to prison or to re-education camps? Perhaps hanged on the spot? That would shut them up and get them in line, no?
And seeing how efficient and effective government was after Katrina, who wouldn't want them in charge of their health?
2007-01-29 09:18:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No...and that is not necessary under a universal health plan -- Medicare provides universal health care for seniors, and their doctors aren't government employees.
2007-01-29 17:04:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm afraid that there won't be many doctors left when the government starts telling them what they are allowed to charge for each type of treatment.
2007-01-29 17:06:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey, since the USPS is the one government agency that runs without recieving federal aid, I would like to see them apply what must be a very effective business model to the healthcare system.
2007-01-29 17:12:00 · answer #4 · answered by wax 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋