March 3, 2008

About Those Health Care Plans by the Democrats ... - New York Times

This NY Times piece examines the cost drivers behind Medicare's rush toward bankruptcy. My advice: believe no political candidate's rhetoric on the issue of health care. Most pander to the their followers with the 'universal coverage' mantra. This will do nothing to reduce system costs, but of course they know that.

The only way that costs will be reduced substantially are: efficiency improvements, mostly by using Information Technology smartly; improvements in self-discipline to reduce the need for care; and limiting the tests and procedures available. Health care 'on demand'  is not sustainable.

About Those Health Care Plans by the Democrats ... - New York Times

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