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My father's doctor says she doesn't want healthcare reform or more doctors because then their salaries will tank.


This was the reason behind the AMA lobbying for the freeze on federally-funded residency slots back in the mid-90s (which is still being felt today, even after AMA has changed their tune).


We now have noctors, and the physician role is now in danger of becoming supplanted by incompetent mid-levels with better people skills.




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