By LAS
By now you know that I have been a
supporter of the so-called Obama-Care plan, formally known as PAACA,
for a long time now. I like the closing of the donut hole, the
coverage of all children even those with pre-existing conditions,
clamping down on Medicare fraud, and a lot more.
But there are the practical
considerations of implementing this broad expansion of coverage to
people who have rarely seen a doctor. Where will all the doctors come
from to fill the increased demand for healthcare, for face time with
a doc?
This is the silent, un-discussed
question. It is NOT only Medicare patients who have problems finding
a doc who will accept assignment. I refer to finding ANY physician
who can fit you into his crowded schedule, once formerly uncovered
people become potential or actual patients who need medical
attention.
Are we just sending a whole new batch
of people to the emergency rooms?
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