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They do literally pay almost 2x. And that's in towns where your dollar goes much, much further. It's effectively 5x. Doctors still don't want to go.
by CabSauce 7y ago
They do literally pay almost 2x. And that's in towns where your dollar goes much, much further. It's effectively 5x. Doctors still don't want to go.
- delinka 7y agoGuess it's time to offer 3x. It's how supply and demand work, right?
- cpitman 7y agoKeep in mind, people have to pay for these services. Pay doesn't go up in a vacuum.
- lotsofpulp 7y agoHence why all the talk about "cheap" cost of living is lacking. It's missing many quality of life components that many people value, resulting in its low nominal prices.
- disjhshava 7y agoUltimately, there are not enough doctors to meet demand. Raising wages will just move them around. The supply of doctors is inelastic due to limited residency slots.
- refurb 7y agoYou’re ignoring the back end where hospitals have to convince insurers to pay them that much.