Originally published in 2001 in the journal Regulation, this article was distributed by Dr. Morreim at the 2nd Annual Policy Orientation.
Why Doctors Aren’t Allowed to Give You Free Care
Growing up as the son of a Naval Reserves surgeon and medical school professor, I witnessed top-notch medical care, but I also saw firsthand the many obstacles that hinder doctors. One of the most frustrating obstacles is the burden of government regulations. In rural Texas, numerous patients rely on government-run insurance programs such as Medicare...