This commentary originally appeared in the Austin American-Statesman on December 9, 2013. Public safety is one of the few policy areas where liberals and conservatives agree that government involvement is necessary. The key is whether the particular methods the government employs to keep us safe are actually effective. Fortunately, Texas is on the right track, and we...
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The answer is only evident if you see Medicaid in action, where it changes recipients' behavior and invites them to seek out unnecessary care.