> Expanding the number of primary-care physicians would reduce the chances of treatable conditions, such as moderate hypertension, blooming into costly maladies

> Expanding the number of primary-care physicians would reduce the chances of treatable conditions, such as moderate hypertension, blooming into costly maladies, such as heart disease. By itself, I don't think that would solve the problem. I am afraid of going to the doctor for anything that isn't pretty serious because not only will it be expensive, I have no idea how expensive it will be. Sure, a trip to my GP might catch something early, but it is much more likely I'll end up paying hundreds of dollars just to be told there is nothing wrong. Having more general practitioners might maybe decrease price due to more competition, but probably not enough to make a significant difference with how the health care system is currently structured.