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I agree, but I would contend that these types are not in the majority. Most people are just out to earn a living, whether they're a doctor, a teacher, or a fry cook. Once physicians feel they aren't earning a salary commensurate with their skill set, they will start exiting the field in large numbers, and many potential physicians won't even bother going to medical school. Who'd want to endure four years of intensive training only to make less than you're worth while navigating a labyrinthine system of government bureaucracies? Oh, and don't forget the lawsuits!
Physicians already have to navigate a labyrinthine system of bureaucracies: the insurance industry. I deal with insurance companies and with Medicare. I'd rather deal with Medicare any day. And though most people are out to earn a living, how they determine what they feel they are worth varies from person to person. Is it the majority? I don't know. Is it a minority? I don't know. My position is that the general altruistic nature of the profession has a big impact on this issue, and the almighty dollar isn't as important as it may be in other jobs.