1
The planning of U.S. physician shortages (2020)
Misguided modeling created a "physician surplus" narrative, the harmful consequences of which we are still dealing with today.
Niskanen Center works to advance U.S. public policy through engagement on issues like immigration, climate, and social policy.
Visit niskanencenter.org → RSS feedOn Hacker News Jun 2023 – Dec 2025
Misguided modeling created a "physician surplus" narrative, the harmful consequences of which we are still dealing with today.
The government has a culture problem, making it difficult to implement well-intentioned policies.
In many ways, America’s social safety net falls short of those of our liberal democratic peers, yet we have no shortage of policies intended to provide social protections. Why is that, and how can we fix it?