Do We Have A U.S. Doctor Shortage?

You can not find a doctor who accepts Medicaid - right now. And no one is going into practice for Geriatrics, which will become the largest demographic in the near future. So, yes, there will be a shortage. Obamacare is modeled after the UK health care model and if you have the time to wait, and the money to pay in taxes, it's ok. But if you've got a serious problem that can't wait, you are in big trouble because there may not even be a Dr. you can go to.