Health Care Reform May Affect Plastic Surgery Industry

The plastic surgery industry has survived and even prospered in America, in spite of constant turbulence in the economy, but it might be President Obama’s health care reform plan that impacts it the most, according to the Plastic Surgery Channel.

When it comes to popular plastic surgery procedures like breast augmentation Tampa surgeons say the biggest impact of the proposed bill, H.R. 3200, could be a removal of the patient’s choice of insurer. Legislation is underway that, if passed, could shift American health care to a single-payer system overseen by the government. And the effects of this new plan could be detrimental to someone seeking plastic surgery for reconstruction, rather than something cosmetic.

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For instance, if a trauma victim requires extensive facial surgery after an accident, he may find himself limited by what the government is willing to pay for. The financial coverage and the treatment he gets may fall short of something complete – leaving him incomplete, both physically and emotionally.

And according to what we’re told by a top local plastic surgeon Tampa patients must become informed about the details of the proposed legislation, and to speak up to their doctors and their government representatives about their concerns.
He also noted that increased patient costs, shifts in the industry’s business practices and new benefits policies pertaining to cosmetic surgeons and their employees are some other possible effects if the administration adopts the proposed legislation in its current form.

The proposed health care reform legislation is sure to be the top priority for Congress when they reconvene next month after the August recess. But, given the outpouring of opinions from constituents across both parties this summer, it may be a while before legislators come to an agreement. For more information about news of the ObamaCare Legislative Summary and also Tampa breast implants and other body contouring procedures, contact your plastic surgery specialists to learn more.