The Associated Press reports: "Due to increasing medical demands from aging baby boomers, the U.S. faces a dangerous shortage of primary-care doctors whether sweeping overhaul is passed or not."
"Several doctors' groups are backing the legislation, citing in part provisions to expand the work force. For example, the proposed House legislation would add funds, loan repayment and training grant programs designed to promote use of specialized nurses, encourage doctors to work in underserved areas and entice new students into primary care. Existing medical schools also have begun to increase enrollment, while new schools are under development from El Paso in West Texas to central Michigan. Still, it remains to be seen whether the efforts will be far and fast enough, given the long-standing attraction of medical specialties which offer students higher salaries and more prestige" (Yen, 9/15).
Obama in All-out Push for US Health Reform
US President Barack Obama holds a primetime news conference Wednesday to tout the health care reform he promised during his campaign for the White House, as new polls reveal his popularity is waning.
US President Barack Obama holds a primetime news conference Wednesday to tout the health care reform he promised during his campaign for the White House, as new polls reveal his popularity is waning.
"Lustberg said 'tort reform', capping awards in malpractice lawsuits, would be the single biggest thing legislators could do to lower health care costs because doctors would no longer feel compelled to order every test. But he is gloomy about its prospects. In his speech last week before Congress, President Barack Obama said he would authorize demonstration projects in some states to look at ways to reduce malpractice insurance" (Ochs, 9/15).
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Most US Physicians Favor A Public Health Option
A poll showed that most US doctors approve of a ‘public option’ to supplement private health care insurance in the United States, as proposed by President Barack Obama.
A poll showed that most US doctors approve of a ‘public option’ to supplement private health care insurance in the United States, as proposed by President Barack Obama.
Family Doctors in US Fed Up With Insurance Hassles, Would Like to Call It Quits
Family doctors and internists in US fed up with insurance hassles and would like to call it quits.
Family doctors and internists in US fed up with insurance hassles and would like to call it quits.
NHS Must Recruit Enough Doctors And Nurses To Look After Patients: BMA
Responding to the two government reports released on Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, the BMA’s Chairman of Council, Dr Hamish Meldrum, said:
Responding to the two government reports released on Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, the BMA’s Chairman of Council, Dr Hamish Meldrum, said:
