[taxcontrol]

Why anyone would WANT to become a doctor... I have no idea.

[Cagey]

Why anyone would WANT to become a doctor... I have no idea.

Yea, there's no gratification or financial reward in practicing medicine.

Oh, you must be thinking of lawsuits and malpractice insurance rates!

[Kimmers]

"Why anyone would WANT to become a doctor... I have no idea."

Exactly....There may not be a financial incentive to practice medicine there. It would interesting to see the percentage of Medicare/Medicaid that are seen because reimbursements from them are minimal. I would also be curious about malpractice rates. The state may play a role in it too. In their effort to not have MD's come from out of state and work for a few years and then retire, they may make it real difficult for MD's to get a license there. I know this is true in TX.