The 2nd installment in the Liberty Lecture Series are remarks made by U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) about the real cost of health care at President Obama’s health care summit in February.
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