Health Reform's Dirty Little Secrets: Rationing and Arbitrary Medical Decisions

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Mr. Roff, your analysis is correct, and my reaction is similar to yours--rationing health care strikes me as unseemly at best.
However, how do CER panel decisions differ from those of HMOs? Don't they both assess cost, risk, and benefit using actuarial means?
Don't get me wrong. I don't like the idea of government intrusion in this or any other industry, but anytime a politician says that increased government involvement will limit choice--of doctors, treatments, etc.--I have to laugh. Clearly he or she has never experienced health insurance administered by and HMO.

Todd of PA 4:24PM December 17, 2009

It must suck to see the unwashed masses finally have a chance at getting something people in the upper class always felt was a birthright.

Jerry F. of AL 3:18PM December 17, 2009

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Peter Roff

Peter Roff is a contributing editor at U.S. News & World Report. Formerly a senior political writer for United Press International, he’s now affiliated with several public policy organizations including Let Freedom Ring, and Frontiers of Freedom. His writing has appeared in National Review, Fox News’ opinion section, The Daily Caller, Politico and elsewhere. Follow him on Twitter @PeterRoff.