Fortune September 10, 2019
It’s hardly surprising that health care is shaping up to be a central issue of the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign. Despite several plans floated by Democratic candidates, much of the debate still comes down to one question: Who will get stuck with the bill?
That’s a good question, to be sure, but it misses the most important point. That bill is outrageously high: More than $3.6 trillion in 2018. Instead, the first question lawmakers should be asking is this: Can America provide quality health care for less money?
The answer is yes, and that’s evident by the health care delivery innovations seen in many developing countries. Take India as an example: In 2018, more than 70 million people lived...