If Economists Chose the Health Care System

The video discusses a survey of health economists on U.S. health policies. Key points include strong support for maintaining Obamacare and its individual mandate, opposition to changes in Medicare and Medicaid, and criticism of the tax break for employer-sponsored insurance. Health economists also question high drug company profits and suggest that reducing employer health insurance spending could increase wages.

What do health economists think about the tax treatment of employer-sponsored health insurance?

How do health economists perceive the relationship between drug company profits and research and development?

What changes would health economists implement if they were in charge of the healthcare system?