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Post by Logan on Jan 30, 2016 2:59:15 GMT -6
TALLAHASSEE -- Lawmakers this year are looking to free-market economics to shape the future of healthcare in Florida. Republican leaders in the Florida House are pushing for an array of new laws that would cut regulations and negate insurance hurdles — from letting patients negotiate payment plans directly with their doctors to eliminating a statewide licensing program for hospitals. “Our work here is to tear down a lot of these contraptions we’ve created that have really barred people from getting the kind of care they need at the cost they should be able to access it at,” Rep. Jose Oliva, R-Miami Lakes, said last November. He’s leading the healthcare reform effort for House members. Their argument: Competition in the marketplace often leads to lower prices, higher quality and more innovation in other industries. Think about all the options for buying a car or a new smart phone. Read more here: www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article57384913.html
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