Sunday, April 06, 2008

See? I Told You So!

Universal healthcare leads to longer wait times for simple procedures.

You don't have to be a rocket scientist--or even a doctor--to recognize that once you have universal care, people want to use it for everything from serious illnesses to pesky, minor inconveniences. That creates a strain on your healthcare system, which translates into longer waits for routine preventative care like physicals.

The linked New York Times article discusses a variety of factors leading to a new strain on the health care system, chief among them is the fact that primary care physicians have the same student loans as your expensive specialist but don't get paid as well.

“I calculated that every time I have a Medicare patient it’s like handing them a $20 bill when they leave,” said (one doctor cited). “I never went into medicine to get rich, but I never expected to feel as disrespected as I feel. Where is the incentive for a practice like ours?”

Liberals would tell you that you already make enough and should be happy to pay more in taxes. You should feel guilty for being well off and, therefore, forfeit your pay!