CRNAs vs PCPs

California Medicine Man returns with commentary on how the public values these two professions, previously mentioned a few days ago here.

Comments

Anonymous
This guy “gets it”. An excellent explanation a la Economics 101.
Steven
This would be a perfect explanation if people could choose a CRNA and if we were in a free market when it comes to medicine. As it is, people choose (or not) to get surgery. Not many people realizes that they are getting a CRNA, it just comes with the package. In addition, a PCP’s income is related to overhead (how much work he has to do for managed care in the way of referrals, preauthorizations, and constantly changing drug formularies) and discounted fee for service.
Anonymous
Another economic reality at work in today’s medical marketplace: if you fulfill a WANT rather than a NEED then you tend to get paid alot more. This is why people don’t care to pony up the five buck copay for the doctor visit when they’re sick, but are willing to shell out big bucks for the concert tickets, the coonvertable sports car, the Hawaiian vacation, and the plastic surgeon.
Anonymous
What would have to happen for a new type of residency to be created – 2 year anesthesia residency. This wouldnt involve board certification, but would be along the lines of CRNA training. I would sure look into it!

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