> without relying on coercion.

Why is it perfectly acceptable and even considered morally superior for people to advocate for coercive action like this but free choice is considered immoral? We really live in upsidedown times. 

I'm also not convinced this is even a problem. Pretty sure most healthcare providers already do not deny life saving care. They just expect payment at some point. At least that is what I have heard. 



kepford

Hmm, despite my opposition to socializing healthcare, I also don't really find this article to be very persuasive.

His main argument is that the only way to achieve more equitable healthcare outcomes is to force doctors to treat patients against their wishes.

Given how messed up America's healthcare system is, I think we can probably make improvements to the incentive structure without relying on coercion.

And despite Mamdani's rhetoric, it's unlikely that he'll have any legal basis to actually coerce doctors to do anything.

econ

Can Zohran Mamdani Force Doctors to Treat Patients?

0xbitcoiner

Hmm, despite my opposition to socializing healthcare, I also don't really find this article to be very persuasive.

His main argument is that the only way to achieve more equitable healthcare outcomes is to force doctors to treat patients against their wishes.

Given how messed up America's healthcare system is, I think we can probably make improvements to the incentive structure without relying on coercion.

And despite Mamdani's rhetoric, it's unlikely that he'll have any legal basis to actually coerce doctors to do anything.
