Some American policymakers want to emulate the nationalized health care systems that currently exist in other countries. This paper examines nationalized health care systems to determine whether universal coverage actually translates into better health care outcomes for participants in such a system.
‘Fail First’ Policies Failed Me, It’s Time to Fix Step Therapy in Texas
When I was 14 years old, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the joints, organs, and tissues it’s meant to protect. That diagnosis marked the start of a lifelong battle not just against disease, but against a system designed to deny me the treatment I...