If private health insurance is banned, an important check on health care spending is eliminated. A public option would cost more because there is no incentive to reduce costs but instead, a political motive to increase spending.

If private health insurance is banned, an important check on health care spending is eliminated. A public option would cost more because there is no incentive to reduce costs but instead, a political motive to increase spending. https://t.co/CysMsdl56x via @CPopeHC #Issues2020🇺🇸

— Manhattan Institute (@ManhattanInst) August 7, 2019