Friday, March 21, 2008

COMMENTARY: Five myths of health care - The Washington Times

COMMENTARY: Five myths of health care - The Washington Times: In this op-ed, the CEO of the Pacific Research Institute debunks the five most prominent health-care myths: (1) Forty-seven million Americans do not have health insurance. (2) Universal health-care coverage can be achieved via "individual mandate." (3) Expensive prescription drugs are a big reason health-care costs increase. (4) Drug importation will save patients a fortune. (5) The state-run health-care systems in Canada and Europe are better and cheaper than America's.