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ObamaCare vs. the Hippocratic Oath
Writes Paul Hsieh, MD: President Obama’s health care “reform” plan has been criticized for being economically unsustainable, politically unpopular, and constitutionally suspect. But for many practicing physicians like myself, his plan contains an even greater but seldom-discussed flaw that overshadows … Continue reading
Medicare’s “global budget” & bureaucratic medical decisions
From the Wall Street Journal: Democrats are quietly attempting to impose a “global budget” on Medicare, with radical implications for U.S. medicine. … If Democrats impose such a commission nationwide, it would constitute a radical change in U.S. health care. … Continue reading
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Tagged capitation, global budget, Medicare access, physicians, rationing health care
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Will doctors quit in response to Democrats’ health reform?
Writes Paul Hsieh, MD: In a recent editorial published by Investor’s Business Daily, associate editor (and PJTV.com regular) Terry Jones revealed stunning poll data showing that 45 percent of American physicians “would consider leaving their practice or taking an early … Continue reading
“Colorado Guaranteed Health Care Act” doesn’t guarantee health care
State Representative John Kefalas, D-Fort Collins, says that under his single-payer health care plan, the “Colorado Guaranteed Health Care Act,” “people can choose their own doctor and get high-quality care.” Here he overlooks a critical distinction: health insurance or prepaid … Continue reading