Friday, April 24, 2009

CAN PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE FIX HEALTH CARE? | ajc.com

No: Government intervention stifles competition, innovation

By WAYNE OLIVER

All Americans want health care coverage. All Americans like choice. Americans who like their current health insurance coverage should be able to keep it.

 

Those without coverage should have the freedom to choose the most appropriate plan that fits their specific needs and that of their family. But, everyone should have access to affordable health coverage.

 

President Obama wants to create a public plan option for health consumers under the age of 65. The public plan option will establish a government-run health insurance company —- a move that is poised to undermine health care providers, employers and the very sustainability of the entire health care system, not to mention the health and well-being of patients.

 

Big government should not stick its nose into private markets —- much less compete in them.....

CAN PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE FIX HEALTH CARE? | ajc.com

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