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The doctor monopoly is ridiculous.

• themodelplumber 7y ago
  Which one is that?
  • dillonmckay 7y ago
    Actively prohibiting telemedicine. Requiring licensing at the state level that is not reciprocal with other states. Limiting the number of students admitted to MD programs.
    • themodelplumber 7y ago
      I see, that's interesting. Can you fill me in on the relevance to the bill? I'm just a skimmer and didn't pick up on that.
      • dillonmckay 7y ago
        The bill, as I understand it, temporarily allows telemedicine to be billed via government programs, whereas prior to this ‘war’, it was not possible. After the ‘war’ is over, telemedicine will not be covered by such programs. Additionally, for a doctor to practice in a particular state, the medical board of that state grants and revoked licenses, restricting the practice of medicine to only doctors licensed in the state or states. The bill also temporarily waives that, to allow for telemedicine to be conducted across states, but only temporarily.
        • themodelplumber 7y ago
          Thanks! That's interesting, I didn't know about the state lines and billing issues.
          • dillonmckay 7y ago
            I did not realize it either until a few days ago!