Except in this case, the main group of doctors (the AMA) convinced congress to cap the number of residencies available to med school graduates explicitly to prevent the “over supply of physicians”.
Yes, the AMA did that but they have since reversed their position and have been lobbying Congress to increase the number of residency slots. So far Congress hasn't acted.
It sounds like they want to increase the cap, not remove it entirely. This is, again, likely self serving. If there aren’t enough anesthesiologist, for instance, surgeons can’t perform surgery.
But, honestly, good for them. I wish other white collar ICs understood the power of banding together to lobby for your professions interests.
Hmm I guess when I see a single, unified viewpoint codified into law by the singular professional association representing the entirety of doctors in America, I don’t really think “hmm l, those doctors really have varying viewpoints on this issue.”
I’m very skeptical that there are many doctors that support removing the supply cap. Of course, many doctors understand that the supply cap increases their salaries and thus the cost of care. But that’s different from actively supporting policies that will lower their salaries.
nradov|1 year ago
https://savegme.org/node/1
njtransit|1 year ago
But, honestly, good for them. I wish other white collar ICs understood the power of banding together to lobby for your professions interests.
undersuit|1 year ago
njtransit|1 year ago
I’m very skeptical that there are many doctors that support removing the supply cap. Of course, many doctors understand that the supply cap increases their salaries and thus the cost of care. But that’s different from actively supporting policies that will lower their salaries.