Speaking of 50 state laboratories
Monday, February 27, 2017 9:51
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Regular readers know that we’ve always been major cheerleaders for the state laboratory idea. That is, that each state should be free to experiment with whichever healthcare model it deems appropriate. Being the precursor to ObamaCare, Massachusetts of course comes immediately to mind. But we also note that both Colorado and Vermont have tried their hands at the universal or single payer model, with “rousing” success (for certain values of “success”):
And a few years later, The Green Mountain State followed suit (even after hiring noted health care rocket surgeon Herr J Gruber).
Now, California’s toying with implementing its own version:
And that’s just one of a handful of ideas (including a so-called “public option” and a MasssCare lookalike). Now one may look at The Golden State’s current finances and shake one’s head in disbelief, but I repeat my call for open discussion and experimentation across the fruited plain.
And good luck to Cali!
[Hat Tip: Drew M]
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