Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: I want Medicare for All, but for this election prefer Biden's plan [View all]VarryOn
(2,343 posts)We've seen a number of urgent care or walk-in clinics open up...five or six of them in a town of about 65,000 people. I've gone to one probably 7 or 8 times. They are open late and on weekends with no appointment required, and I can get in and out fairly quickly. Most times, I've been seen by a nurse practioner rather than a doctor. That's fine with me since I'd only go for sinus infections, allergies, stomach bug and other similar minor acute issues.
Politicians should look into ways to help create the environment where these types of healthcare providers could more easily open and operate. Maybe reduce regulations, create incentives through tax policy, and pass other laws specific to them that help lower their cost to operate. Since they deal with only minor healthcare needs and issues, I would think they could free up GPs and specialists to focus on chronic and more serious medical problems.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden