An effective approach to reforming the health care system begins by addressing the incentives driving theunsustainable rise in health care expenditures. Reforms based on President Obama’s priorities fail to do this. Rather than expanding the role of government in the health care market, Congress should implement a patient-centered approach to health care reform.
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