Free Charity Medical Care?
Sen. Mike Enzi [R-Wyoming], the senior Republican on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee [HELP], recently introduced legislation that would allow physicians and other medical professionals to volunteer their services at charity clinics and community health centers free from medical liability concerns.
Query
What is your opinion on this idea, given that there are more than 42 million uninsured Americans, in need? Please comment and explain? We are especially interested in hearing from doctors, lawyers, actuaries and health economists.
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