Say no to healthcare price controls

Abstract

Throughout history, price controls on goods and services have never worked. Nevertheless, a number of healthcare reform proposals currently under discussion include price controls as a means of cost containment. Mr Dingman argues that the fundamental structure of the current system should be maintained and that price controls, rather than containing healthcare costs, will actually raise them.

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Richard B. Dingman

Richard B. Dingman, MBA Mr Dingman is executive vice president, Free Congress Foundation and National Empowerment Television (NET), Washington, DC. He spent 30 years in federal service, including 13 years as a senior congressional staff member. Much of his career has dealt with both legislative and electoral matters. He also served as a local elected official for 10 years.

The Free Congress Foundation is a public policy research foundation whose goal is to promote traditional values, conservative governance, and Institutional reform.