KevinMD October 6, 2024
I recently wrote an article about the problems with our broken health care system, ending with a call for doctors to help develop solutions. In follow-up, here are some possible solutions to consider before the system self-implodes. There is concern that, without any changes, Medicare will run out of funding by 2031. Here are a few things that I think could help.
Address physician burnout
It’s real, and COVID-19 made it worse. Burnout among doctors is higher than in any other U.S. occupation studied. The American mindset needs a reset to better understand the frustrations of practicing physicians: Patients are not customers. Being healthy is hard and takes effort. There is no magic pill. Your satisfaction with your doctor should...
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