Medicaid beats the hell out of nothing. And costs us about the same
How many doctors take medicaid do you think? I know many people that have it and can't find a private doctor anyware to take it. They usually have to go to the slums to find one. Oh, and doctors are abandoning private practices and are grouping together to stay in business. My Podiatrist sent me a letter a month ago saying he's closing his practice "due to Obamacare." Exact words.
Most counties are now getting clinics with doctors who take medicaid, Yup- that's O-Care.
Re-read what you just wrote. Clinics are groups of doctors who work out of 1 building. Usually a very large group that is partnered with a local hospital to back them up. Why? Because Obamacare doesn't pay them enough. What is the side effect? Longer waits due to only 1 building and only so many hours in a day, and less doctors available every day. That all equalls reduced care and quality of cre, and more sick people hurting and dying more than they have to.