There is an argument being advanced within the profession that exploitation of physician labor by nonmedical administrators is driving doctors out of what is referred to as the Corporate Practice of Medicine. But of course, there is always an argument that the interests of patients and the personal best interests of physicians are somewhat at odds.
Would be interesting to hear his take on unionization in healthcare. Healthcare is generally non-governmental in the U.S., but certainly occupies a special role of public service and an unusual marketplace. Some healthcare workers have long been unionized, but this is just recently become a trend with medical residents (e.g. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/03/23/1165539846/80-hour-weeks-and-roaches-near-your-cot-more-medical-residents-unionize).
There is an argument being advanced within the profession that exploitation of physician labor by nonmedical administrators is driving doctors out of what is referred to as the Corporate Practice of Medicine. But of course, there is always an argument that the interests of patients and the personal best interests of physicians are somewhat at odds.