Three health care professionals find themselves at the Pearly Gates. Saint Peter asks the first, “Why do you belong here?”
The first replies, “I was a great surgeon. I have saved countless lives.” “Welcome,” says Saint Peter, “We’ve been expecting you.”
Saint Peter then asks the second, “Why do you belong here?” The second answers “I was a family practitioner. I treated young and old alike. I made them well again.” “Welcome,” says Saint Peter, “We’ve been expecting you.”
Finally, Saint Peter asks the third, “Why do you belong here?” The third says, “I ran an HMO. I helped allow for thousands to receive medical care.” “Okay,” replies Saint Peter, “But you can only stay a day and a half.”