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

>>2OEH8e+(OP)
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).

>>2OEH8e+(OP)
We now have noctors, and the physician role is now in danger of becoming supplanted by incompetent mid-levels with better people skills.