Most physicians anticipate a worsened financial outlook for themselves and negative consequences for patient care as a result of Health Care Reform in the U.S. This is according to a recent study of 600 physicians conducted by research consultancy Market Strategies International.
Key findings include:
¡°Despite self-stated low levels of understanding of the specific provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, our study makes it clear that a majority of primary care physicians, pediatricians and specialists are pessimistic about the impact that certain elements of Health Care Reform will have on their practices and its ability to help them meet or improve the care needs of their patients,¡± said Susan McIntyre, senior vice president of the healthcare division at Market Strategies.
She also noted that, despite their negative attitudes about many aspects of Health Care Reform, more than eight in ten PCPs and pediatricians say there are good parts of reform that should remain in place.
