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Publication Date: April 2009
Publisher: National Center for Policy Analysis (U.S.)
Author(s): Devon Herrick
Research Area: Health
Keywords: mandates; premiums; universal health care; health insurance
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Recent health care reform proposals have largely focused on achieving universal coverage through a combination of private-sector mandates, regulation of insurance premiums and expansion of government insurance. Proponents argue that adding more regulations and spreading costs across a wider insurance pool will make coverage more affordable. Reality belies these myths.