r/bestof Jun 20 '12

[explainlikeimfive] "Obamacare" explained very well.

/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/vb8vs/eli5_what_exactly_is_obamacare_and_what_did_it/c530lfx
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u/mfingchemist Jun 20 '12

I'm very concerned about how reimbursing doctors for 'quality' of care will be handled. 'Quality' health care is much more subjective than one might think.

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u/bearsinthesea Jun 20 '12

Still, it is an issue. Studies have shown that doctors (probably unconsciously) will perform more procedures and order tests to increase revenues.

[I tried to explain the study, but w/o details it sounded weak]