[hardtke]

The supply of doctors in the US is primarily limited by the number of residency slots. Unlike many countries, foreign medical graduates can't practice here without doing a residency. I think the number of residency slots is kept low by the federal government (which funds them) and also by physician organization lobbying.

[fallingknife]

Why does the federal government need to fund residency slots? They generate tons of billings and get paid next to nothing. Should be very profitable.

[HDThoreaun]

they're not. As far as I understand every single one loses money before accounting for federal subsidies. Many are actually closing.

[diogenescynic]

Exactly, just like the number of homes is artificially limited by zoning, permitting, etc. It's all artificial scarcity and it's for life's essentially--which is why I said it's a scam because it seems intentional.

[maxerickson]

There aren't rules against entities other than the federal government funding a slot.