Well, one key to making it work was waiting for the regulations to allow nurse practitioners to prescribe drugs. Which makes perfect sense, and also made it possible to keep costs down. I definitely think it’s a good model, and you’re right: with universal healthcare it would definitely make sense. Keep costs low, avoid expensive doctor or hospital visits when you just need antibiotics for a sinus infection or whatever. It’s also much more efficient, time-wise, which was the original goal.

BTW I’m working full-time again, at a consulting firm in Boston. I’m on IM with the same name as in my e-mail address if you want to catch up some time.