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Ramstad: Readers praise idea for insurance-free doctor's offices in Minnesota


Published on 2024-12-01 02:30:56 - Thomas Matters, WOPRAI
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  • While my election-related columns about politics and the economy generated the most reader responses in recent weeks, I found the reaction to my column on direct primary care most interesting. In these arrangements,

The article from MSN Money discusses a proposal by columnist Myron Medcalf for insurance-free doctor's offices in Minnesota, which has garnered significant reader support. Medcalf's idea aims to address the inefficiencies and high costs associated with the current healthcare system by allowing patients to pay directly for medical services, potentially reducing administrative costs and making healthcare more affordable and accessible. Readers have praised the concept for its potential to simplify billing, reduce the need for insurance negotiations, and lower overall healthcare costs. They argue that such a system could lead to more transparent pricing, foster competition among providers, and ultimately benefit both patients and doctors by cutting out the middleman. However, the article also notes that implementing such a system would face numerous challenges, including regulatory hurdles and the need for a significant shift in how healthcare is traditionally delivered and paid for in the U.S.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/savingandinvesting/ramstad-readers-praise-idea-for-insurance-free-doctor-s-offices-in-minnesota/ar-AA1v1QDl ]
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