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Is Deregulating the Medical Profession Just What the Doctor Ordered?

In: Reforming Occupational Licensing in the US

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  • Conor Norris

    (West Virginia University)

  • Robert Orr

    (Niskanen Center)

  • Edward Timmons

    (West Virginia University)

Abstract

The United States faces a shortage of medical providers. In this chapter, we argue that this shortage has been caused by stringent regulation of the medical profession. We summarize physician regulation in the United States and provide comparisons with physician regulations in other developed nations. We then argue that occupational licensing in its present form is costly and insufficient to protect patients. We conclude by presenting alternative ways to regulate the medical profession that will be less costly and will not compromise the quality of patient care.

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  • Conor Norris & Robert Orr & Edward Timmons, 2024. "Is Deregulating the Medical Profession Just What the Doctor Ordered?," Springer Books, in: Clifford Winston (ed.), Reforming Occupational Licensing in the US, chapter 0, pages 77-110, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-74349-8_3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-74349-8_3
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