The United States has fewer physicians per capita than virtually every other developed country. At first glance, our lack of physicians is a puzzle.
As long as both Republicans and Democrats come to the table and agree not to dig in their heels, I am hopeful.
“We have succeeded in changing the conversation in Washington from “how much can we spend” to “how much must we cut?” But before any progress is made in reclaiming our future, the policies that have made our economy worse have to be replaced.”
One of Congress’ leading experts on health care lays out principles for reform in an April 2nd speech before the Ripon Society.
I can attest from my years as a orthopedic surgeon that allowing government or an outside party to dictate medical decisions is not in the best interest of patients.