Truly Affordable Healthcare - Big Picture with Jack Atherton

Once a simple affair in the 1950s, health care costs have spiraled due to government interventions starting with World War II's tax deductions for employee insurance. Our conversation covers significant policy milestones including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act, and their unintended consequences on premiums. We don't shy away from critiquing both major political parties in their handling of health care issues, including the implications of the ongoing government shutdown over insurance subsidies and the delicate balance needed between market forces and governmental oversight.

Together, we explore forward-thinking solutions that empower individuals in the health care system. Imagine being able to carry your health insurance across state lines, or young people buying basic health policies for major expenses, akin to car insurance. We delve into expanding health savings accounts for greater flexibility and maintaining a strong safety net for the most vulnerable, while addressing the misuse of emergency rooms by illegals. Jack Atherton also cautions against the pitfalls of socialized medicine, raising alarms about potential corruption and centralization of power, urging Republicans to devise a viable and sustainable plan to prevent a political shift in Congress by 2026.