Battistella, Roger2014-02-202014-02-202010-10-14https://hdl.handle.net/1813/35972Note: The downloadable file contains a brief audio introduction which is missing in the streaming version. The read text is presented here as the abstract.Employer-based health insurance practiced in the United States today creates insecurity for American workers and saddles American companies with high costs that undermine their competitiveness against international firms. Few would argue the system needs serious reform, yet opinions on appropriate solutions differ widely. In his new book, Health Care Turning Point, health policy expert Roger Battistella warns that shortcomings inherent in a government-run insurance model would more than likely encourage overconsumption, drive up costs, and ultimately fail. Dr. Battistella argues the time has come for a pragmatic approach to health care reform based on sound market principles and greater transparency to encourage wise consumer choices that seek out good value.en-USCollege of Human EcologyPolicy Analysis and ManagementHealth CareInsurancepresentation