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Democrats' latest healthcare fantasy would mean longer waits
For progressives, the answer to every healthcare problem is invariably the same: more government.
TL;DR
- Progressives propose government-funded primary care with no patient costs.
- A report from the Searchlight Institute supports this initiative.
- The U.S. is projected to face a shortage of over 40,000 primary care doctors by 2036.
- Increased demand without increased supply will lead to longer waits and overburdened doctors.
- Examples from Canada and the UK show "free" healthcare can mean higher taxes and restricted access.