Best thing Do what I'm doing Let nature take its course But, it may be just too Expensive to live
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@tedmiguel@ASlavitt how about this? Set premiums to reflect actual risk but then provide $ assistance to ppl w/pre-exist cond -
Is there a reason to prefer redistribution via taxation (your proposal) vs via premiums (status quo)?
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also, redistrib via premiums falls entirely on the individ mkt instead of whole country
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Presumably, you'd also need a def of min benefits that you'd decide to subsidize in the other case as well...
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but the trouble now is the very stability of health ins mkt relies on the web of mandates
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I think you'll always need some sort of mandate because of one sided commitment problem. +
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When I get sick I know society will take care of me (no matter what) so you have to make sure I participate when I am healthy.
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...caused by "private information," or perhaps more accurately, regulations which prevent underwriting
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More like what these changes would do *to* these people ...
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Will docs be forced to show this to expectant mothers before deciding to complete pregnancy?
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It is a moment the nation must look in the mirror to ask what kind of people are we; selfish or compassionate to those who need care most?
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Curious. Ignoring the obvious overlap, is there any research that shows whether it's acute health issues (e.g. Diabetes or asthma)...
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...or end of life health care (e.g. Cancer, CHF) that drives health care costs?
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I loved your book Being Mortal. Loved learning about the process your own father went through. Touching.
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I'm totally OK with this as long as Physician Assisted Suicide gets legalized and is readily available. I'll stay home & Die.
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Let's make a new check list, Atul: 1) Don't promise things we can't afford 2) Stop paying for things we can't afford 3) Be honest about debt
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unjust & terrible policy. Americans deserve better.
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