Mandates are no doubt well intentioned, but the unintended consequences are significant.Mandates make health insurance and health care more expensive. The more expensive, theharder it is for business and individuals to afford. The more difficult to afford, the morebusinesses drop health insurance coverage and individuals decide to forego coverage, causingthe rate of uninsured to rise.
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