Having spent decades as a health policy analyst, I know one thing for certain: Everyone has at least one personal story related to health care, either their own or a close relation’s, which often informs their opinions about the system.
In my case, an evolving mini-saga over the last several months confirmed my prior belief: Health care costs too much in part because no one can find out exactly what it costs — and few people have any incentive to do so.
Low-Ball Estimate
Over the summer, lingering discomfort from an ankle sprain prompted my orthopedic surgeon to suggest an
