so it's doable.

Not in this country, it's not. And it doesn't just affect physicians, it affects all of us who are independently billing healthcare providers.

Personally, I'm not going to tolerate or risk my livelihood being bound by this government. A government that not only pays 40-60% of what we currently earn but, additionally, routinely threatens to cut (or actually cuts) reimbursements, including during a period of 10% inflation. A Congress infiltrated by people who will shut down the government for shits and giggles and prevent me from earning a living.

Sorry, only a fool would fall for that. What goes for people goes for the government as well: when someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.