Politics and Government
Politics and Government
Intention And Consequence In Health Policy: Economic Evidence
- Health policies have commendable intentions, but the policymaking process is vulnerable to political motivations and industry capture, often leading to unintended consequences.
The article by George Bai on Forbes, published on January 23, 2025, discusses the critical relationship between intention and consequence in health policy, focusing on economic evidence. Bai explores how well-intentioned health policies can sometimes lead to unintended economic consequences that might undermine their original goals. He provides examples where policies aimed at reducing healthcare costs or improving access have instead increased costs or created new barriers due to misaligned incentives or unforeseen market reactions. The piece emphasizes the importance of rigorous economic analysis and modeling before policy implementation to predict and mitigate these adverse outcomes. Bai advocates for a balanced approach where policy intentions are matched with thorough economic impact assessments to ensure that health policies achieve their desired outcomes without negative side effects.
Read the Full Forbes Article at:
[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/gebai/2025/01/23/intention-and-consequence-in-health-policy-economic-evidence/ ]
Read the Full Forbes Article at:
[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/gebai/2025/01/23/intention-and-consequence-in-health-policy-economic-evidence/ ]
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