Originally Posted by Kewl X5

Actually, doctors in the USA do not get paid fee for service. The only industry where big business insurance company and stinking government don't pay their fair share. The lawmakers are all bought off by big businesses to support the most insane ways of not paying doctors....

What field do you know that people get paid a percentage of the fees in 3-4 months (if at all). There is so many rules and regulations in getting your payment. The only way doctors survive these days is to be part of a huge group. We have to pay people to get our money these days.

Next time you see a frustrated physician, you'll see why. Capitated healthcare will not survive. The big businesses have been raping the healthcare system and now the consumers are paying for it. The typical CEO of insurance companies make as little as $5 million/yr to $30 million/yr (not counting their stock options). Thus, the quality of healthcare in the U.S. will further suffer and really, what is more important these days--hopefully it is the health of you and your family.

As expensive as pharmaceuticals are, the health insurance company and big businesses are the ones that are responsible for our healthcare crisis in the U.S.