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sarchertechyesterday at 12:26 PM2 repliesview on HN

We already have a system for cheaper doctors.

It’s called physicians assistants and nurse practitioners. They are essentially exactly what’s you’re talking about. They make less and they have less training.


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halJordanyesterday at 8:49 PM

The over reliance on PAs and NPs are very much a part of the problem.

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xadhominemxyesterday at 1:03 PM

Exactly! I suspect the parent commenter does not interact much with the US healthcare system.