Monthly Archives: September 2012

“Get ready for a two-tier system of medical care”

Posted on September 25, 2012 by thedoctorsreport

As I explained in the Mediscare/Paul Ryan blog a couple of weeks ago, Medicare’s price-fixing has resulted in the Health Insurance industry indexing their prices to Medicare. Additionally,  unrealistic demands by both are causing primary care doctors to just flat refuse to contract.  The … Continue reading →

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A Funny Thing Happened On The Way Back From Washington….

Posted on September 23, 2012 by thedoctorsreport

Well, not really funny but it did happen.  September 10th, 2012 marked my third meeting with the Physicians Counsel For Responsible Reform (PCRR) which is a physicians caucus to discuss health care recommendations to the (mostly) republican physician congressmen currently … Continue reading →

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Doctor Shortage May Swell to 130,000 With Caps

Posted on September 6, 2012 by thedoctorsreport

“Does anyone in this country beleive in a free market economy anymore? Here are some ideas. Why don’t my professional membership organizations such as the ACP, AMA or state Medical Associations start a volunteer fund that will use the monetary … Continue reading →

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