In this The Federalist article, Deane Waldman urges Americans to reclaim their stolen medical autonomy as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, rejecting the third-party payment system that has eroded patient freedom.
- Third-party payers—insurance companies and government—now control health care dollars and decisions, dictating what care patients receive, when, where, and from whom.
- The erosion began with employer-sponsored insurance during WWII wage freezes and accelerated with Medicare and Medicaid in 1965, leading to today’s bureaucratic tyranny.
- COVID-19 exposed the system’s dangers, with mandates overriding individual choice despite supposed legal protections for medical autonomy.
- Patients no longer control their own funds, allowing faceless bureaucrats and insurers to prioritize rules and profits over personalized care.
- Reforms like repealing employer-sponsored insurance mandates, expanding unlimited Health Savings Accounts, and directing money directly to patients would restore freedom and dramatically reduce spending.
- True medical freedom empowers individuals to make better decisions, cuts fraud, and aligns with constitutional principles of liberty.
Read the full story:
https://thefederalist.com/2026/06/29/reject-the-system-that-stole-your-medical-freedom/
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