Given all going on in healthcare, it is time to contemplate real reform.

About The Podcast:

Millions of Americans feel confused and frustrated in their search for quality healthcare coverage.

Between out-of-control costs, countless inefficiencies, a lack of affordable universal access, and little focus on wellness and prevention, the system is clearly in dire need of change.

Hosted by healthcare policy and technology expert Marc S. Ryan, the Healthcare Labyrinth Podcast offers accessible, incisive deep dives on the most pressing issues and events in American healthcare.

Marc seeks to help Americans become wiser consumers and navigate the healthcare maze with more confidence and certainty through The Healthcare Labyrinth website and his book of the same name.

Marc is an unconventional Republican who believes that affordable universal access is a wise and prudent investment. He recommends common-sense solutions to reform American healthcare.

Tune in every week as Marc examines the latest developments in the space, offering analysis, insights, and predictions on the changing state of healthcare in America.

About The Episode:

On this episode, Marc discusses the fact that it is time to contemplate real reform given all going on in healthcare.

Key Takeaways:

Zeke Emmanuel, one of the key authors of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), had an interesting opinion piece in The Washington Post on December 2. It suggests many of the reforms I spelled out in my book, The Healthcare Labyrinth.

He calls out price as a huge concern for healthcare affordability and suggests site neutral payments and price caps.

There have been some promising developments this year, including a small step toward site neutrality and drug price reforms.

Price, costs, and premiums have been increasing dramatically (6% to 9%, if not more) annually, putting coverage out of reach.

That may mean we have to rethink comprehensive coverage. Some coverage may be better than no coverage at all or the inability to use your coverage.

There are some innovative ideas evolving that might encourage upfront primary care, including direct primary care tied to health savings accounts.

A new traditional Medicare pilot would also target controlling chronic conditions. It is a good idea.

Trump is now joining the crowds attacking health plans, arguing insurers make too much in profit. The last five years proves the declaration to be false.

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