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Why We Can't Have Nice Things

Why We Can't Have Nice Things
Certificate Of Need Laws
Healthcare Accessibility
Government Regulations
Prescription Drugs
American Healthcare System
Cost Plus Drugs
ADHD
Government Policies
American Healthcare
Georgia
North Carolina
Proton Therapy
Childhood Cancer
Diabetes
Pharmaceutical Pricing
Maternal Care
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Infant Mortality Rate
Kidney
Telehealth Laws

A Reason magazine podcast series about the frustrating and foolish policies that drive up prices and limit the availability of vital goods and services. From the regulations that caused a baby formula shortage to the laws that make prescription drugs more expensive, host Eric Boehm explains how these counterproductive policies get made—and why they can be so difficult to undo.

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In many cases, the government's attempts at regulating health care markets are complex, convoluted operations—and seeing the consequences of those policies can be tricky.

Other times, however, it is very straightforward: the government just says "no... more

When Mike Abell's young son was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, a phone call proved to be a vital lifeline.

Today, that phone call might be illegal—thanks to some strict limitations that New Jersey places on telemedicine calls with docto... more

There are more than 100,000 Americans on the waiting lists to receive an organ transplant, and many of them will die without ever getting one.

At least some of those lives would be saved if the monopoly government contractors managing America's orga... more

Dr. Jay Singleton remembers the moment when he realized that Certificate of Need laws were serious business.

"He stood up and stared at me and hit his hands on the table," Singleton recalls. "And he said, 'well, we're going to fight you on this.'"

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Recent Guests

CJ Ceremella
Criminal justice reporter at Reason, dealing with ADHD and its treatment
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Anne Bradley
Vice President of Academic Affairs at the Fund for American Studies, economics professor
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Julie Holland
Psychiatrist and author of "Good Chemistry"
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Mike Abell
Father of June Abell, who faced a childhood cancer diagnosis.
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Dr. Shannon McDonald
Associate professor at Harvard Medical School and a radiation oncologist specializing in pediatric malignancies.
Mass General Brigham
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Caleb Trotter
Attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation representing Mike Abell and Dr. Shannon McDonald.
Pacific Legal Foundation
Episode: Why We Can't Have Nice Things: Dial 'T' for Terrible Telehealth Laws
Jennifer Erickson
Senior Fellow at the Federation of American Scientists
Federation of American Scientists
Episode: Why We Can't Have Nice Things: The Case of the 17,000 Missing Kidneys
Sally Sattel
Psychiatrist, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
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Katie Chubb
Entrepreneur and advocate for healthcare reform in Georgia
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Host

Eric Boehm
Host who discusses the complexities of governmental policies and their impact on healthcare and accessibility.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 189 ratings
  • Interesting but too quiet

    Really interesting content but the audio volume is quite low. Please increase the volume.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rokuduguni
    United Statesa year ago
  • So promising

    Season one was great, but this season is so boring.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    GatsbyNYC
    United Statesa year ago
  • Spot on. Love their podcasts.

    Big fan of reason and the common sense approach to basic problems. Example after example of how government intervention in the free market messes almost everything up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Strutzr
    United Statesa year ago
  • Make more like this!!!

    Very informative, well produced and all around enjoyable. Please, please, please make more like this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    max_n_tucker
    United States2 years ago
  • Most Excellent Listen

    Comrade Katherine made a superb recommendation with this show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chubileto
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging narratives and in-depth analyses of complicated issues, often praising the clear breakdown of bureaucratic challenges.
There are mentions of a strong following for the insights into healthcare policies, with viewers expressing the hope for more episodes addressing these essential topics.
Many reviews highlight the well-produced content that combines informative discussions with personal stories, making complex policies more relatable.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why We Can't Have Nice Things: Can Mark Cuban Make Prescriptions Affordable Again?
Q: Could you have started Cost Plus Drugs if you weren't like a billionaire and wildly successful to begin with?
Mark Cuban asserts that without significant financial backing, it wouldn't have been feasible to start Cost Plus Drugs.
Why We Can't Have Nice Things: Can Mark Cuban Make Prescriptions Affordable Again?
Q: Why are drug prices in America so high?
Mark Cuban explains that drug prices are high due to zero transparency in the system, leading to inefficiencies that are exploited for profit.
Why We Can't Have Nice Things: Dial 'T' for Terrible Telehealth Laws
Q: How important is being able to do telemedicine, being able to do video calls like the one that we're doing right now, as part of that follow-up process?
It is very important and it's so easy to do and it's great for continuity of care.

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Focused on governmental policies that inadvertently create barriers to essential goods and services, this series features discussions on various regulations impacting healthcare, accessibility to medical treatments, and economic liberty. Through personal narratives and expert insights, it tackles the inefficiencies and complications within systems like organ donation, telehealth, and the healthcare system at large. Noteworthy is how it highlights individual stories, such as families navigating bureaucratic healthcare hurdles, alongside broader discussions on necessary reforms and market solutions. The approach combines criticism of current policies with advocacy for more accessible and affordable healthcare options.

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2. Anne Bradley
3. Julie Holland
4. Mike Abell
5. Dr. Shannon McDonald
6. Caleb Trotter
7. Jennifer Erickson
8. Sally Sattel

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