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by MobiusHorizons 1114 days ago
In my experience, most of the outrage against the medical system is that it is so expensive, and has such variable outcomes. I don’t think overworking doctors (even more than they already are) is the solution, but I do feel something has to give. What do you think is the problem. What could be productively changed that would make access to healthcare more affordable?
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The simplest thing we could do to make access to healthcare more affordable is that Congress could increase Medicare funding for residency program slots. That would boost the number of practicing physicians within a few years.

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The simplest thing they could do would be to get rid of insurance companies. They add no value to the system, but take plenty