What are physicians\u27 perceptions of proposed federalized healthcare and how do they feel it will impact the quality of health care?

The purpose of the study was to examine physicians\u27 opinions of a federalized health care system as well as the effect federalized health care will have on the quality of patient care provided by physicians. A survey was randomly administrated to physicians from across the United States. The survey was administered as an on-line instrument. Because physicians are difficult to gather together for a focus group, a survey, consisting of multiple choice questions and personal interviews, was used for data collection. The survey was comprised of matrix questions. Each physician was given the opportunity to write in additional comments or suggestions. Data indicated throughout the course of this study that the presidential elections had an impact on physicians\u27 views of the direction health care is headed. Findings for this study are conclusive. Physicians indicate that they do not want a federalized health care system; however, comments on open-ended responses indicated that, although something needs to be done, no one has a viable answer or solution