More of the same old, same old.

The "AMA News" today tells us there are 12 new medical schools coming into beng with 7 being accredited by the LCME last year. While there are concerns about lack of physicians the lack is in primary care practitioners and preventive interventions, not in specialty practice. More medical schools will not change the imbalance while the current payment schemes remain unchanged, and training focuses on specialty care and procedures. Just like the old Hill Burton Act, this is one more case of perception failing to match reality. These new schools will continue to escalate the cost of health care.