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1 million active physicians in the US. At $352k/ year that is only $352 billion in physician compensation, or less than 10% of total healthcare spending. > Tha
by cycrutchfield 3y ago
1 million active physicians in the US. At $352k/ year that is only $352 billion in physician compensation, or less than 10% of total healthcare spending.
> That’s a big chunk of the difference.
The math disagrees with you.
- MichaelZuo 3y agoYou have to add in nurses, techs, administrative staff, etc... It could easily be 40% to 50% of total spending, so the parents point seems valid.
- cycrutchfield 3y agoWhat does that have to do with physician salaries?
- MichaelZuo 3y agoThe differential compared to France for most other jobs in the healthcare sector is similar to the differential for physician salaries?
- cycrutchfield 3y agoThat’s not what OP was saying. They were saying that physician salaries are a big part of the difference, which they are not.
- MichaelZuo 3y ago10% is a big chunk. Are you confused as to the meaning of 'big chunk'? It by no means implies a majority or even close to a majority. If you are confused about my previous comment, I added the 40% to 50% example to demonstrate the likely overall contribution of salaries to costs.
- CyberDildonics 3y agoNo one has ever seen "big chunk" and thought 10%
- MichaelZuo 3y ago'No one'... according to yourself? This appears to be a random pseudonym account so it's unproductive to phrase it in this way, because it requires a lot more credibility to back it up. A simple counterexample: I clearly think 10% is fine, and I've met at least a few dozen people who share a similar view. Which suggests it's a common enough sentiment among HN readers.
- CyberDildonics 3y agohttps://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/large-chunk https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/larg... I've met at least a few dozen people who share a similar view. Which suggests it's a common enough sentiment among HN readers. Like who?
- MichaelZuo 3y agoIf the link has something to add to your argument, can you quote the specific section? It appears to reinforce my point, in that it never defines 'large chunk' to have any specific range of values. Certainly not anywhere near a majority. > Like who? Some of the human individuals I've met and talked with throughout life.
- CyberDildonics 3y agoAll of the human individuals I've met and talked with throughout life think both "BIG CHUNK" and "LARGE CHUNK" mean more than 10%.
- MichaelZuo 3y ago> All of the human individuals I've met and talked with throughout life think both "BIG CHUNK" and "LARGE CHUNK" mean more than 10%. This seems like ignoring the question, so the opinion is noted, but it doesn't sound convincing. I still stand by my belief.