Collaborators

“ According to the New York Times, "The new health care law encourages collaboration by doctors and hospitals for cost savings, but a split has developed here as to just how far they can go without running afoul of antitrust laws." Without "vigorous antitrust enforcement," the Federal Trade Commission is worried that the "new alliances of health care providers could reduce competition and increase costs to consumers." While such collusion happens all the time, Pres. Obama's antitrust lawyer feels "the commission has demonstrated unreasonable skepticism toward collaboration by health care providers.� You know, because doctors aren't in it for the money. ” Before Medicare After Medicare After Medicare and Tort  Law Champerty Doctor:  I normally charge $65 for that procedure Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Jones.  Oh , Dr., that's  ... well we just don't have that kind of money. Doctor:  Well what can you afford dear? Doctor: The procedure will cost $150. Mrs. Jones: Is that covered by insurance? Doctor:Yes Doctor: The procedure will cost  $200.  Here's the name of a specialist who will perform the procedure. Ipso facto the Social Security Act of 1965, Medicare to you, did just that, made collaborators of physicians nationwide.   The "minimum wage" established for medical procedures destroyed any competition in health care, and we're feeling the results today.  As is always the case when government meddles in people's lives, huge problems eventuate which are corrected by .. yes, the very asshats who created the problem.  Are you listening Ted?  Or is the crackling brimstone drowning me out? Daily Caller