Tag: healthcare policy
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Hospital chargemaster prices are a legal scam
Hospital chargemaster prices bear little relation to actual costs or what insurers pay, but they shape billing for the uninsured and out-of-network patients.
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Dental and vision being separate from health insurance is medieval
Teeth and eyes are part of your body. Carving them out of health insurance is a historical accident that costs Americans health and money every year.
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Short-term health plans should be illegal
Short-term health insurance plans look like a bargain, then leave patients stranded when they actually need care. The product is structured to fail you.
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Employer-sponsored health insurance is the original sin of US healthcare
Tying health coverage to employment was a wartime accident that became permanent. It distorts the labor market, the insurance market, and patient outcomes.
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Medical school is artificially constrained and that’s why doctors are scarce
America’s doctor shortage isn’t an accident. Residency caps and accreditation choke points keep the supply low while demand keeps climbing.