RedScrubs
The Resource for Medical Professionals

2006 was the year of consumer-driven health care. Two years ago was the year of retail clinics. Last year was the year of health IT (with Google and Microsoft making big splash entries). So, what will 2009 bring? Here are some predictions sure to go wrong:
This blog lists the predictions for 2009’s health care system such as:
1. The number of uninsured and underinsured will increase dramatically.
Think about it: Unemployment was once close to 5 percent. At some point in 2009, it could get up to 10 percent. Add to that the many businesses that will be cutting healthcare coverage for the sake of business survival, as well as the folks who will decide to forego buying individual health insurance to make ends meet.
The blog continues with a number of 2009 predictions for the upcoming year.