Why This Doctor Fears Obamacare

Individual practices can’t survive the pressure of Obamacare’s administrative costs.


Dr. Tim Shepherd talks about his patients like they’re his own family.

He gets emotional when he thinks about a patient he’s been treating for 20 years, and talks about a new patient who’s making progress like it’s his first grandchild. He says his favorite part about being a doctor isn’t having specialized knowledge or the power to “save lives.” It’s the opportunity to take care of people. More...

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