Experts and policy makers debate the question: What must America do to provide accessible, affordable, quality healthcare to its citizens? Panelists include Sally Pipes, Mike Fallon, Senator Irene Augilar, and Elinor Christiansen. About one hour.
At the White House summit on health care reform, President Obama said, "If there is a way of getting this done where we're driving down costs and people are getting health insurance at an affordable rate, and have choice of doctor, have flexibility in terms of their plans, and we could do that entirely through the market, I'd be happy to do it that way."
Are there free-market reforms that can meet those goals? Can the market reform health care? About 70 minutes.
Richard Epstein, professor of law at The University of Chicago, discusses the current proposal for healthcare reform.
He points out inconsistencies in what is been promised and what is in the bill, and makes suggestions for a more efficient health care system. About 30 minutes.
About half of all "uninsured" are individuals who have the resources to buy health insurance. So why are they portrayed as victims of the health system? About 8 minutes.
Should the government prevent sick people from using unproven therapies? A debate at the Cato Institute. About 97 minutes
John Stossel looks at the problems of health care in America and the idea of "free" health care. Six parts, about 45 minutes.
Shane Frith discusses economic liberty and health care. About 30 minutes.
How state intervention is driving up health care costs and what reforms are need, with Michael Cannon. About 36 minutes.
