Military Healthcare Crisis: Reform Medical Overreach Now
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Posted 7 hours ago
In a startling revelation, the Association of the U.S. Army has warned that the readiness of our military is threatened by a growing crisis: a significant shortage of doctors.
This ongoing issue, exacerbated by bureaucratic red tape and monopolistic practices in the medical field, has reached critical levels, prompting urgent calls for reform.
As our nation faces various global threats, the need for a robust healthcare system to support our armed forces has never been more vital. Yet, the military's ability to provide adequate medical care is being compromised by a decrease in the number of qualified physicians.
Reports indicate that the decline in military physicians has led to the closure of hospitals and reduced capabilities of remaining medical facilities. The armed forces have increasingly had to rely on nurses and other support staff in roles traditionally filled by doctors, a troubling trend that compromises the quality of care for our service members.
A key factor behind this crisis is the overwhelming control exercised by organizations like the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Critiques have surfaced, alleging that the ABMS’s monopolistic nature has hobbled the medical profession with excessive fees and burdensome regulations.
Adam Candeub, a notable antitrust attorney, has drawn attention to the need for competition in medical certification. He argues that the dominance of the ABMS stifles innovation, raises costs, and ultimately decreases access to medical care for military personnel and civilians alike.
The Republican leadership in the House Judiciary Committee is actively seeking to address these issues. Representative Scott Fitzgerald has highlighted the stagnant wages of medical residents against the backdrop of rising physician shortages, indicating a need for policy changes that would allow for better recruitment and retention of medical professionals within the military.
The Trump Administration laid the groundwork for dismantling such bureaucratic overreach, aiming to streamline healthcare access for our military. The current Congress must take action to further these efforts, ensuring that our service members receive the medical attention they deserve.
Furthermore, as the fallout from the pandemic continues affecting healthcare, the ramifications of these shortages extend to critical care like maternal health. This directly impacts our servicewomen and military families, often forcing them to travel long distances for essential care.
Without immediate reform, military readiness will continue to falter, leaving our armed forces vulnerable at a time when strength and resilience are paramount.
As we navigate these challenges, it is crucial that lawmakers prioritize the health of our military and take decisive steps to eradicate monopolistic practices that hinder the recruitment and retention of physicians. The security of our nation is at stake, and action must be taken to ensure that those who serve are properly cared for.
Sources:
zerohedge.com
notthebee.com
nypost.com
This ongoing issue, exacerbated by bureaucratic red tape and monopolistic practices in the medical field, has reached critical levels, prompting urgent calls for reform.
As our nation faces various global threats, the need for a robust healthcare system to support our armed forces has never been more vital. Yet, the military's ability to provide adequate medical care is being compromised by a decrease in the number of qualified physicians.
Reports indicate that the decline in military physicians has led to the closure of hospitals and reduced capabilities of remaining medical facilities. The armed forces have increasingly had to rely on nurses and other support staff in roles traditionally filled by doctors, a troubling trend that compromises the quality of care for our service members.
A key factor behind this crisis is the overwhelming control exercised by organizations like the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Critiques have surfaced, alleging that the ABMS’s monopolistic nature has hobbled the medical profession with excessive fees and burdensome regulations.
Adam Candeub, a notable antitrust attorney, has drawn attention to the need for competition in medical certification. He argues that the dominance of the ABMS stifles innovation, raises costs, and ultimately decreases access to medical care for military personnel and civilians alike.
The Republican leadership in the House Judiciary Committee is actively seeking to address these issues. Representative Scott Fitzgerald has highlighted the stagnant wages of medical residents against the backdrop of rising physician shortages, indicating a need for policy changes that would allow for better recruitment and retention of medical professionals within the military.
The Trump Administration laid the groundwork for dismantling such bureaucratic overreach, aiming to streamline healthcare access for our military. The current Congress must take action to further these efforts, ensuring that our service members receive the medical attention they deserve.
Furthermore, as the fallout from the pandemic continues affecting healthcare, the ramifications of these shortages extend to critical care like maternal health. This directly impacts our servicewomen and military families, often forcing them to travel long distances for essential care.
Without immediate reform, military readiness will continue to falter, leaving our armed forces vulnerable at a time when strength and resilience are paramount.
As we navigate these challenges, it is crucial that lawmakers prioritize the health of our military and take decisive steps to eradicate monopolistic practices that hinder the recruitment and retention of physicians. The security of our nation is at stake, and action must be taken to ensure that those who serve are properly cared for.
Sources:
zerohedge.com
notthebee.com
nypost.com
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