I hope that the medical profession is aware that this results in a surrendering of their ability to pick the right prescription drug for their patient and a tremendous loss of choice, not just for patients but for doctors and a diminution in the quality of care.
Discussing the implications of health care reform on prescription drug choice and quality of care.
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In the system today, your employer picks the plan, and the plan picks the doctor. You don't get to pick the plan, and you don't get to pick the doctor. If the plan or the doctor abuses you, you can't fire them.
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