Forbes August 13, 2019
John C. Goodman

Some people can’t see the forest for the trees.

Every few weeks or so I see another article in the national news announcing that President Trump is developing a health plan. Initially we were told that it would be ready in July. Then it was August. Now the prediction is for September.

But why are we speculating? If you have been paying attention, you already know what the plan is.

For the past two years the Trump administration has been pushing the limits of executive authority to make fundamental changes in our health care system. If Congress would do its part, the system would be radically different than it was the day Donald Trump was elected president.

So why doesn’t...

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