[krichman]

But we want the state to regulate medical practitioners! Even if we support natural selection acting on humans, we don't want an ambulance to take us to a homeopathic healer or Christian scientist, we want them to take us to a licensed professional.

[aamar]

I agree! Apologies if I was confusing on that point. Though I do suspect the states should license more MDs and provide more ability for PAs & NPs to practice without direct supervision.

I do very much believe more consumer choice for non-urgent care would be helpful, i.e. lab choice, hospital choice, a menu of drug options (ratings, side effects, out of pocket cost). This is controversial for a number of reasons, but after considerable, I believe this would have significant positive impact on the overall efficiency of healthcare.