Except in this case, the main group of doctors (the AMA) convinced congress to cap the number of residencies available to med school graduates explicitly to prevent the “over supply of physicians”.
Yes, the AMA did that but they have since reversed their position and have been lobbying Congress to increase the number of residency slots. So far Congress hasn't acted.
It sounds like they want to increase the cap, not remove it entirely. This is, again, likely self serving. If there aren’t enough anesthesiologist, for instance, surgeons can’t perform surgery.
But, honestly, good for them. I wish other white collar ICs understood the power of banding together to lobby for your professions interests.
Hmm I guess when I see a single, unified viewpoint codified into law by the singular professional association representing the entirety of doctors in America, I don’t really think “hmm l, those doctors really have varying viewpoints on this issue.”
I’m very skeptical that there are many doctors that support removing the supply cap. Of course, many doctors understand that the supply cap increases their salaries and thus the cost of care. But that’s different from actively supporting policies that will lower their salaries.
Or you should provide some evidence? What’s your source, “trust me bro?” It’s already a well established fact that the AMA lobbied congress to impose residency quotas, a position they continue to support. Therefore, the only logical conclusion is that the (likely vast) majority of doctors support this.
And the AMA isn't the only organization representing physicians. Many of them aren't even members. It's not like a union or something.
Even today there is no legal quota limit on residencies. There's only a cap on slots funded by the federal government through Medicaid. Other organizations are free to fund as many slots as they want. If you have the means you could go to your local non-profit teaching hospital and donate money to expand their program.
You made the first unsubstantiated claim first. You've since moved onto this second less absolute statement about the AMA and I see you again pushing another unsubstantiated claim.