Commentary

Feds Turn Doctors Into Clerks

By Betsy McCaughey
Wednesday, July 26 2017

"The doctor will see you now." It's a common phrase, but it's no longer true. Even in the examining room, you're unlikely to make more than fleeting eye contact with your doctor. That's because federal laws and regulations have turned doctors into robotic clerks. Your doctor has to stay glued to the computer screen, clicking boxes, following prompts and posing questions the federal government wants asked, never mind your reasons for being there. The biggest loser is you, the patient. But help is on the way. The Trump administration has started rolling back these regulations. Fortunately…

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