Real change for our health care system means addressing the rising cost of health care and making it more accessible by taking actions to lower costs without incurring more government expenses or increasing the burden to taxpayers. The most effective way to do that is with a healthy dose of competition and free market forces.
Health Care
Pain Has a Price: The Hidden Costs of Insurer-Controlled Care
“You can’t come in for your steroid injections without scheduling an extra appointment because your insurance isn’t paying us enough.” That’s what I was told at my most recent visit to an orthopedic surgeon I’ve seen for years. I expected relief from my pain, not a surprise medical bill—or as I learned later, “cost-shifting.” My...
July 21, 2025