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This study however, doesn't seem to account for the dramatically increased usage of the system. If medical care were "free" -- the demand would quickly outstrip
by briandear 7y ago
This study however, doesn't seem to account for the dramatically increased usage of the system. If medical care were "free" -- the demand would quickly outstrip supply -- there's a real cost to that.
- genomer 7y agoThat's an interesting point and I completely agree, but wouldn't America's already real lack of "supply" buffer this a bit? I have to wait several weeks to get into my personal family doctor, and it took over 4 hours to be admitted during our last visit to the ER (we went in because of a suspected ectopic pregnancy, which it turned out to be). It seems like the physician shortage will only continue to worsen. https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/press-releases/new-findings-confirm-predictions-physician-shortage https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/press-releases/new-findin... Edit: Basically, I think a lot of people will still be left without adequate health care in minor cases, but at least the most urgent cases will be taken care of without leaving people bankrupt.
- pnutjam 7y agoMost of these shortages are regional. That will probably continue, but at least it would be possible for people to get reimbursed for travel expenses, etc. At least that's what other countries do.