Medscape surveyed more than 2,340 physicians in more than 29 specialties.
Here’s how physicians answered the question, “Which healthcare system is best for the U.S.?”:
A single payer system that guarantees healthcare for all:
All physicians: 21 percent
Physicians under 45: 24 percent
Physicians 45 or older: 21 percent
Health insurance coverage with patients paying some expenses:
All physicians: 24 percent
Physicians under 45: 21 percent
Physicians 45 or older: 27 percent
A mix of single-payer and insurance:
All physicians: 48 percent
Physicians under 45: 52 percent
Physicians 45 or older: 47 percent
There does not need to be a guarantee of healthcare for all:
All physicians: 6 percent
Physicians under 45: 8 percent
Physicians 45 or older: 6 percent
