Doctors of the World UNITE!

This post is a departure from the usual railing against His Highness, the infallible Barack Hussein Obama. Instead, today I will be discussing the idea of national Healthcare system, and what I see as the future of America, should it be enacted via the Federal Government (Obama).

First, a universal Healthcare system is similar to that of Europe. One where doctors, surgeons and veterinarians are all employees of the Federal Government instead of being in business for themselves. What does this do, you ask? Well, the 'bright' side of this is that EVERYONE is covered for Healthcare, and the Government, not you, pays the bill. Now, fellow conservatives, I know you think I miss represented National Healthcare there, but I didn't want to spoil the surprise for those who don't yet know.

It sounds great right? Well, if you think so, you unfortunately fall into a large group of people mislead by the media and liberal politicians. Let me dispel some of the rumors.

First Rumor: I don't have to pay for Healthcare anymore, the Government pays for my doctor.
REALITY-the government does not pay the bill. Just like businesses don't pay taxes, the government passes the expenses to the consumer, meaning you and me. They do this by...increasing taxes, which we all know means the economy suffers (More Taxes = Worse Economy- increased unemployment, decreased productivity, decreased consumer purchasing etc.). The point is, you still pay for Healthcare...only now, they call it paying Taxes...and instead of just paying you for, you pay for the 80 year old smoker next door too. THATS the point.

Second Rumor: More people in the country are able to be seen by doctors if they don't have to pay for it, especially the poor.
REALITY- It is actually more likely that less people will be seen. Think of it this way. Imagine a Jaguar car Dealership all of a sudden says, 'We're giving away free cars today,' no doubt they will be stormed by people who need a car and are too poor to buy one. But they will also be stormed by everyone else, and eventually, they're going to RUN OUT OF CARS. In the case of Doctors, this means they will simply run out of time. They can't see everyone. Everyone will rush to them as soon as they cough or sneeze, and doctors waiting rooms will be packed to overflowing within the first day. Why not? You don't have to pay for it. What does this lead to? It leads to waiting lists, and long lines (Europe). If you have the flu, and you have to wait for a month to see the doctor, because someone with the sniffles or a scraped up knee is ahead of you, you're either going to be healthy again before its your turn, or you'll just be dead.
Here's the point: What Americans really want is CHEAPER Healthcare, not free Healthcare. Does it cost too much to get a stitch put on your arm? Sure. But does that mean we have to run out and tell the doctor, now you have to do it pro-bono, and the Government will mail you the check?

Now, it's time for my Nostradamus moment. I will predict the future should we adopt a National Healthcare system the way Barack Obama wants (I will simultaneously explain why Liberals don't think things through, watch!).

Ok, let's say that tomorrow the Federal Government implements 'Operation Long Lines' (National Healthcare). This means that the Doctor you went to is now a Federal Employee. Now, in order to ensure that the Government doesn't indeed have to Tax you to Death, they give Doctors a salary instead of paying them per patient (I am assuming-and hoping, someone realizes that the government can't pay for each customer one by one nation wide). So, lets take the average Government Salary, say $65,000 a year. Ok, so now your doctor has taken a pay cut of approximately $200,000 at least (this is an example, calm down, it could be and would be more). So, this means that your Doctor has now gone to school for ten years, has been broke for ten years, and is around $150,000 in debt. This also means that your Doctor will NEVER get out of debt. Which means, your doctor will probably not be in a good mood the day after Obama wins. So, I ask you, what incentive is there for the Doctor to work hard or be good at his job? Clue: There isn't any. He gets the same check whether he cures Cancer or if he chops the wrong leg off.

This also means that your doctor gets to retire much earlier. The Government kicks you out at 57-60 years old, and you get a comfy pension too. This takes and will take its toll on younger doctors as they don't have very seasoned doctors who are a little older but who have seen it all.

That next generation of Doctors is going to be a seriously flawed group of individuals. They would have to be absolutely dense (not the kind of doctor I want cutting me open) to want to be a Federal Doctor. Who would go to school for ten years and accumulate $150,000 of debt of which you could never climb out, just to be a doctor? A fool! I know I wouldn't. Doctors will no longer be the cream of the crop, they will be the exact opposite. They will be the coddled ones, who struggled through college that want a cushy, no hassle job. (Thats what it will be if Being a Doctor becomes a Federal Program...name one that isn't. And don't you dare say Social Security) Doctors are paid well, and are rich BECAUSE they worked so hard, because they have talent, because they studied and can do something difficult. Kobe Bryant makes millions because he's better at Basketball than I am- so too Doctors.
Whats worse, is that so far I have ignored the fact that the number of people WANTING to be doctors will diminish drastically. Which, if you were paying attention above will lead to EVEN LONGER LINES!! Yay!!!
Here's the point: Less Doctors--Less Good Doctors, will lead to more mistakes, which means the appointment takes even LONGER and Less doctors also mean more people have to go to what doctors there are, which in turn means you and I have to wait longer to see our crappy doctor.

I can't wait for Free Healthcare. It's gunna be big. (Any and all puns intended)




As an aside, I hope the Doctors of America don't let this happen. There are several things they can do initially to push back at the Federal Government at least until Barack and his cronies make more and more illegal (hooray Big Brother).

One of the things they can do it Unionize.. BOOOO! Don't do that.

Another thing they can do is continue to charge people. They can pocket the check the government gives them and treat a few people that way, and basically treat people who want to pay more. Treat those people better, faster, and prescribe better drugs for them. FORCE a market economy on the Medical field by saying. I guess I'll treat those who don't want to pay me. But if you want to pay a little more, you can get the Deluxe Treatment which comes with me actually caring about you and me doing a good job.
This idea will be quickly squashed by the Socialist Party (Liberals) but it might just take long enough to show Americans the old way was not so bad after all.