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The only time I've seen a doctor since I've been responsible for health insurance was when the police took me there in handcuffs against my will and without a court order or any legal basis. Obviously on that occasion I refused to provide insurance. I've never been to the doctor voluntarily as an independent adult or paid a deductible for my healthcare. Can you explain how the deductible relates and is useful for figuring doctor's pay?


When you see a doctor when you have insurance you have to pay an out of pocket fee. Because economics teaches us that patients needs skin in the game otherwise people will abuse 'free healthcare'. This makes total sense if you're an economist. Because well if you are an economist you are an extremely stupid person.

Now if you're an accountant you'd take 20 patients a day X 250 working days a year X $50 and get $250,000. Which is close or more than a doctors take home.




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