One of the biggest problems facing the health care systemtoday is the emphasis on third party payment, which insulatesthe individual from the price of health care servicesand from important and personal health care decisions.Ensuring that health care prices are transparent encourages consumers to make more informed decisions, with greater sensitivity to price.
Health Care
Why Doctors Aren’t Allowed to Give You Free Care
Growing up as the son of a Naval Reserves surgeon and medical school professor, I witnessed top-notch medical care, but I also saw firsthand the many obstacles that hinder doctors. One of the most frustrating obstacles is the burden of government regulations. In rural Texas, numerous patients rely on government-run insurance programs such as Medicare...
July 17, 2024