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Who here thinks all these House victories are going to be a good thing for Anesthesiologists? I'm no Democrat but I certainly don't trust any politician but Republicans, the LAST thing they want to do is go against "corporate America". I expect them to view us as "expenses" for "corporate America". After all, it's always been Republican Governors "opting out". First, they'll look to substitute us with mid-levels as Boehner's logical/"common sense" way of cutting costs. Fine. Then the mid-levels will fall victim- be outsourced, even less training. Fine. Whatever. Heck even Surgeons will be outsourced.
Of course, the threat from us of walking out, of not taking private insurance is probably a "chess like move" they already anticipate. Lot of sacrifices in store...
Then 20 to 30 years from now, as the new generation grows up, they'll have even less quality than we did. What's worse- the entire concept of working hard for a good and respectful living, that whole concept that will be long gone and out the window.
Of course, Insurance companies will profit. The American Hospital Association will profit even more.
In fact, not just us as Physicians, but the entire country will be devoid of not just quality Medical care, but in fact revenue.
When individuals make $$, we pay taxes. When hospitals and "non-profit" entitites make $$, they are not taxed. Consequently, the wealth shift will be even greater. Tax revenue will be even lower. We'll be worse off. Everyone will be worse off.
The CRNA/AA/PA mid-levels... I wonder if they see this big picture.
Well, this is what I foresee.
Cheers.
Of course, the threat from us of walking out, of not taking private insurance is probably a "chess like move" they already anticipate. Lot of sacrifices in store...
Then 20 to 30 years from now, as the new generation grows up, they'll have even less quality than we did. What's worse- the entire concept of working hard for a good and respectful living, that whole concept that will be long gone and out the window.
Of course, Insurance companies will profit. The American Hospital Association will profit even more.
In fact, not just us as Physicians, but the entire country will be devoid of not just quality Medical care, but in fact revenue.
When individuals make $$, we pay taxes. When hospitals and "non-profit" entitites make $$, they are not taxed. Consequently, the wealth shift will be even greater. Tax revenue will be even lower. We'll be worse off. Everyone will be worse off.
The CRNA/AA/PA mid-levels... I wonder if they see this big picture.
Well, this is what I foresee.
Cheers.
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