Start with tort reform. Look what it did in Texas. Yet Obamacare is completely silent on the subject. Tort driven medicine is what is commonly attributed to be 10% of healthcare cost. How about starting with a real 10% reduction in cost? Let there truly be a marketplace without all these mandated coverages layered on by gubermint. Then let companies allow you to pay for coverage from the company of your choice with pre-tax dollars. And allow risk-pooling across state lines. Simplify HSA's and educate the public about them.
That's what.
“Start with tort reform.”
Then disallow cost-shifting from medicare or large group plans, then disallow different prices for the same service, then allow alternative medical providers, over-the-counter sales for almost all drugs.....lots of things.
Medicare is the big problem though. It drives demand and sucks out any potential for cost-efficient medical care for those not on medicare, or paying cash.
It’s also socialized medicine, and should be antithetical to every American - but even conservatives will fight for it, so we’re not in a strong position to make any changes.