The Political Polarization of Physicians in the United States

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Although few systematic analyses have been conducted on the political behavior of physicians in the United States, it is often assumed that they sit to the right on the political spectrum. Generalizing from the American Medical Association’s strong opposition to the 1965 passage of Medicare, the belief is that physicians share the wariness of Republicans about government interventions, particularly in health care.1,2 Ostensibly, this outlook persists today.3