Those in charge are fearing the effect of doctors opting out of Medicare and health insurance.
As the practice environment for generalist doctors deteriorates, many are declining to accept Medicare and other health insurances.
One response to the resulting primary care shortage is to mandate every physician to accept Medicare, removing the trump card of opting out and switching to a cash-only model.
Regulating cash-only practices (via Better Health) is the first step of making that happen.
And it will truly be a chilling step for the medical profession if it ever comes to fruition.
