Bracing For ObamaCare: Shirley Svorny on the Economics of Healthcare Reform

ObamaCare expands coverage to millions of Americans, but, warns Professor Shirley Svorny, without stronger measures to expand the supply of healthcare providers and contain costs, we can expect a physician shortage and soaring premiums.

The California State University, Northridge economist suggests options for lowering costs and dismantling state-level regulations that restrain competition and innovation.

Approximately five minutes.

Interview by Paul Detrick. Shot by Alex Manning and Detrick. Edited by Austin Bragg.

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