Not Such A Shock: Health Care Spending Highest In Northeast
Tuesday Sep 18, 2007Not Such A Shock: Health Care Spending Highest In Northeast in General Healthcare
The states that spend the most on health care are in the
northeastern region of the
Insurance companies in these states are required to accept every single person who applies for health coverage regardless of health history, age, or pre-existing conditions. It's a good thing for people who really need insurance, but it drives up health care costs for everyone.
Guaranteed issue laws also force many insurance companies out of a state because they are unable to offer competitive prices and affordable coverage options.
