Comments on: Healthcare Economics: Why this stuff doesn’t work the way you think it does — and how to fix it https://imaginewhatif.com/healthcare-economics-why-stuff-doesnt-work-way-you-think-how-to-fix/ Healthcare Speaker, Consultant Tue, 12 Dec 2017 14:30:20 +0000 hourly 1 By: Mike Harper https://imaginewhatif.com/healthcare-economics-why-stuff-doesnt-work-way-you-think-how-to-fix/comment-page-1/#comment-28939 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 14:30:20 +0000 https://imaginewhatif.com/?p=3816#comment-28939 I have conceived a structural change I’d like you to consider.

First, eliminate state participation in care delivery

Second, universalize hospital care, much like Medicare Part A coverage. Everybody gets it.

Third, continue the existing out-patient care approach: the individual insurance market and employer group coverage.

Fourth, expand the FQHC public clinic system for out-patient services for the poor, the uninsured and individuals with pre-existing conditions. Allow people to choose between the competitive private insurance market and the government designated and partially government supported public clinic system.

Pay for the hospitalization and low-income elements with a 14% consumption tax.

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