Till survey: Physicians split on single-payer health care bill
http://vtdigger.org/2011/04/05/till-survey-physcians-split-on-single-payer-health-care-bill/
Docs divided over single-payer health care
Health Care Reform
1) Although physicians are equally split in support (44.2%) and opposition (45.6%) to a “single payer” health care system, 28.4% of respondents say they are likely to stop practicing in Vermont should a “single payer” system be initiated. 53.4% say they would not be likely to stop practicing here and 18.1% were neutral.
2) Among specialists the 37% say they are likely to stop practicing in Vermont whereas among primary care physicians the number was 13.9%.
3) Physician opinion that a “no fault” medical compensation system as opposed to the current malpractice system would make Vermont a more attractive place to practice was 73.1%. 5.3% disagree and 21.6% were neutral.
4) 64.6% of respondents favor a “public option” for health insurance to compete with private insurers.
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Note there is also a petition going around where doctors say they will seriously consider moving to Vermont if a "single-payer" system is enacted.
For more information about health care reform in Vermont, see:
http://www.hctalk.com/viewforum.php?f=12
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