KevinMD July 22, 2025
Rising costs are dominating kitchen table conversations across the country, and health care is no exception. In response, federal and state regulators have introduced a range of proposals to curb spending and improve efficiencies—some thoughtful, others deeply flawed. As a former emergency medicine physician and now a health care executive with over three decades of experience, I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. If we’re serious about cost control, we must address three core areas: insurance inefficiencies, pharmaceutical pricing, and infrastructure investments that prioritize prevention and community health. I see a path to sustainable, system-wide cost control.
Escalating costs and the administrative burden
Health care costs are steadily rising. Administrative expenses now account for more than 40 percent of hospital...
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