Most Docs Surveyed Claim Less Control Over Healthcare Delivery

Of the 17 healthcare reform elements offered to respondents, a public option ranked 11th with 32% of physicians selecting it. A single-payer insurance system ranked 14th with 22% selecting it.

"What's interesting is that the majority of physicians surveyed are in favor of healthcare reform," says Jackson. "We found that many believe their voice is not being heard and the issues most important to many physicians are not a high priority in the current debate and reform efforts."

The online survey was conducted between Sept. 23 and Oct. 18 with a response rate of 1.71% from the 110,328 invitations distributed. The survey has an error range of +/- 1.42%, at the 95% confidence level.