re: The 2016 Physician Compensation Report is out

Yeah, unfortunately controlling costs to the federal government means reducing reimbursements. This primarily hits the pockets of physicians which is a relatively small part of where our healthcare dollars go. Heaven forbid we do something that actually reduces the "bloat" (administrative costs and the diseases associated with the size of our patients).

And don't think universal coverage will lower the number of ED visits. When you can't get in to the vascular surgeons office because there is a wait (2/2 rationing or providers giving heavy scheduling preference to those who are willing to pay cash or have private insurance), where you gonna go? If the ED remains a source of income then I imagine ED docs will continue to make good money.