Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

no_hypocrisy

(55,379 posts)
2. Even if you can continue to afford your doctor with reduced Medicare,
Fri Jul 4, 2025, 07:15 PM
Jul 2025

there's no guaranty that your doctor can afford to stay in practice.

In the 60s and 70s, my father built his medical practice on Medicare patients. Because he was a cardiologist and an internist, there was a steady parade of geriatric patients. If there were no Medicare back then, he might have gone bankrupt.

And being 65+ myself, you find that stuff changes and you NEED a cardiologist, an endocrinologist, perhaps a dermatologist, etc. just to get by, even if you're not on the fast track to dying. And you need Medicare to pay for it.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Republicans are Cutting M...»Reply #2