I think we can learn a lot from why physicians are refusing Medicare in fact it gives us a look at what a catastrophe Government involvement in the private sector would be. For starters:
Medicare regularly cuts the rates of reimbursement, which means doctors earn less for office visits and various procedures
There is a longer delay than ever before for doctors to get reimbursements from Medicare
Medicare has a very convoluted, bureacratic process that allows some tests and treatments, refuses to pay for others, and limits how a doctor can practice medicine
Doctors may need additional staff to handle the extra paperwork, phone calls, resubmissions, and negotiation with insurance companies.
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