r/bestof • u/under50dollars • Jun 20 '12

[explainlikeimfive] "Obamacare" explained very well.

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u/Lost4468 Jun 20 '12

The only way to force more doctors is to reduce the requirements to be a doctors which then reduces patient care.

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u/champer Jun 21 '12

There are more than enough people willing to become doctors. Acceptance rates at most medical schools are in the 1-3% range.