Share some ideas for what might constitute meaningful and common-sense health care reform. Here's a novel idea to get the juices flowing: make Americans informed health care consumers.
I have long been fairly quiet about health-care policy because I feel I don't know enough about the intricacies of the debate. But one thing I do know about is the price-setting power of the enlightened consumer. I know about the effects of price transparency, and I know about what happens when you give Americans the tools to hunt for deals and value. Think about Wal-Mart. Think about going on Expedia to comparison shop airline tickets. Think about the first question you ask when you are considering buying a particular house.
Now think about health care.
While liberals are busy railing on the free market for driving up costs, the fact is costs are so high exactly because the market hasn't been allowed to work.
Other ideas and concerns?
