It's become increasingly difficult for good doctors to remain honest, and this is because it’s hard for good doctors to survive purely on the basis of their reputation. In the past, word of mouth was enough to be able to attract new patients, which is why doctors valued their reputation and guarded it so jealously. Today, however, because kickbacks and commissions have become so mainstream, it's becoming increasingly hard for ethical young doctors to survive. This is where health insurers can play a huge role in cleaning up a corrupt healthcare system.
Health insurers have a lot of data as to how honest and competent individual doctors . Not only do they know whether the doctor follows established protocols, they also know how much he charges and what the clinical outcomes of his patients are. This allows insurers to compare doctors, and it’s easy for them to identify the best ones.…
