Medicare Meets Mephistopheles
2006-10-22T23:29:25-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYzIzXC8xOTQ3OTktbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==David Hyman talked about his book, Medicare Meets Mephistopheles, published by the Cato Institute. He said that Medicare may be the greatest trick the devil has ever played to corrupt the American republic. He argued that Medicare is a massive government program that will lead the United States into financial ruin. He alleged that Medicare encourages the seven deadly sins: pride, envy, anger, sloth, greed, gluttony and lust -- undermining the virtues of thrift and honesty in health care. He was joined in discussion by two Medicare experts. They responded to questions from members of the audience.
Professor Marmor is the author of The Politics of Medicare. Robin Wilson in a professor of law and medicine.
Professor Marmor is the author of The Politics of Medicare. Robin Wilson in a professor of law and medicine.
David Hyman talked about his book, Medicare Meets Mephistopheles, published by the Cato Institute. He said that Medicare may be the greatest… read more
David Hyman talked about his book, Medicare Meets Mephistopheles, published by the Cato Institute. He said that Medicare may be the greatest trick the devil has ever played to corrupt the American republic. He argued that Medicare is a massive government program that will lead the United States into financial ruin. He alleged that Medicare encourages the seven deadly sins: pride, envy, anger, sloth, greed, gluttony and lust -- undermining the virtues of thrift and honesty in health care. He was joined in discussion by two Medicare experts. They responded to questions from members of the audience.
Professor Marmor is the author of The Politics of Medicare. Robin Wilson in a professor of law and medicine. close
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