I'd like to think this is an isolated incident, but I doubt that it is:
Rx for money woes: Doctors quit medicine
After years of school, one would think that a doctor would be free to practice the art of healing and be well paid for it.
One would think.
Rx for money woes: Doctors quit medicine
After 24 years, "I'm working longer hours than ever," she wrote. "Insurance payments for patient care have stayed virtually the same for the last 15 years, while the cost of doing business, including health insurance, staff salaries and supplies have risen."
The rising cost of malpractice insurance, particularly for her specialty, was the straw that broke the camel's back.
"My malpractice insurance was $125,000 a year, and going up," said Wah. "The only way to get the extra money was to cut back on my salary."
After years of school, one would think that a doctor would be free to practice the art of healing and be well paid for it.
One would think.