Columnist Lays Out Case for Stronger Individual Mandate
Michael Hiltzik quotes economists and other health policy experts who assert that the Senate Finance Committee's health care reform bill would have been better if it had maintained higher penalties for individuals who go without coverage. According to Hiltzik, Congress must "keep its eye on the ball of inclusiveness" and pursue policies that will expand coverage.Â
- "Is Fine in Health Care Bill Big Enough To Ensure Coverage?" (Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10/15).