We've heard from the libertarians, from people who work for medical software companies, and from people who work for insurance companies. I am the sys admin for a medical practice with 7 doctors. My perspective is that the doctors make plenty of money, but the insurance, software, and pharmaceutical companies are really what drive up the price of healthcare.
Insurance companies are paying doctors less and less for procedures. They are charging consumers more. Where is the money going? Look at the stock prices and CEO salaries and bonuses for the top insurance companies. They are obviously making a huge profit. They also employ the largest number of lobyists in Washington.
Medical software companies are charging absurd prices, bundling unnecessary hardware, and requiring exorbitant annual maintenance fees. They get away with it because doctors lack technical and business savvy.
It's no secret that pharmaceutical companies spend a lot of money wooing doctors. There's a constant stream of drug reps in my building. They always have free samples. They usual bring lunch for the entire office. In fact, I'm having a "free" lunch right now.
I don't know if you can fix the healthcare system in one fell swoop. I think the problems need to be addressed individually, starting with the low hanging fruit.
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We've heard from the libertarians, from people who work for medical software companies, and from people who work for insurance companies. I am the sys admin for a medical practice with 7 doctors. My perspective is that the doctors make plenty of money, but the insurance, software, and pharmaceutical companies are really what drive up the price of healthcare. Insurance companies are paying doctors less and less for procedures. They are charging consumers more. Where is the money going? Look at the stock prices and CEO salaries and bonuses for the top insurance companies. They are obviously making a huge profit. They also employ the largest number of lobyists in Washington. Medical software companies are charging absurd prices, bundling unnecessary hardware, and requiring exorbitant annual maintenance fees. They get away with it because doctors lack technical and business savvy. It's no secret that pharmaceutical companies spend a lot of money wooing doctors. There's a constant stream of drug reps in my building. They always have free samples. They usual bring lunch for the entire office. In fact, I'm having a "free" lunch right now. I don't know if you can fix the healthcare system in one fell swoop. I think the problems need to be addressed individually, starting with the low hanging fruit.