KEYE TV interviewed one of our physicians, Dawn Buckingham, M.D., this week regarding the decisions congress are making about healthcare in America. The court will decide if the Affordable Care Act is constitutional.
Dr. Dawn Buckingham says “It’s going to impact all of us, no matter what they decide.” She says if the law is approved, most Texas families can expect an increase in premiums and cost of insurance. Buckingham added that physician ownership of institutions will also be outlawed, which she believes could hurt patients and make it more difficult for physicians to hire workers.
The most controversial provision, known as the individual mandate, requires most people to buy insurance, or face a penalty.
Watch this video with Dawn Buckingham, M.D. to find out more.