Democrats have long based their critique of the U.S healthcare system on the fact that millions of Americans lack insurance.
But it’s important to note that many of those folks are uninsured by choice, according to a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation. And the left’s approach to health policy is a big reason why.
For more than a decade, federal reforms — most notably Obamacare — have sought to systematically remove the financial barriers to coverage, whether through federal subsidies for private insurance or less stringent Medicaid eligibility requirements.
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Progressives’ Obsession With Coverage Numbers Leaves Patients Behind
Sally C. Pipes
Democrats have long based their critique of the U.S healthcare system on the fact that millions of Americans lack insurance.
But it’s important to note that many of those folks are uninsured by choice, according to a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation. And the left’s approach to health policy is a big reason why.
For more than a decade, federal reforms — most notably Obamacare — have sought to systematically remove the financial barriers to coverage, whether through federal subsidies for private insurance or less stringent Medicaid eligibility requirements.
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Nothing contained in this blog is to be construed as necessarily reflecting the views of the Pacific Research Institute or as an attempt to thwart or aid the passage of any legislation.