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Opinion: Is Milton Friedman to blame for America’s health care woes?
Publication: STAT
Author: Stuart Butler and John E. McDonough
Source published: 16/10/2026, 08:30:00 UTC
Briefing created: 16/10/2026, 09:28:02 UTC
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Briefings
STAT First Opinion series features John E. McDonough and Stuart Butler debating U.S. healthcare dysfunction. McDonough argues neoliberal policies caused the crisis, while Butler defends market mechanisms. The discussion occurred via Zoom on October 16, 2026.
Key points
- John E. McDonough authored the book 'America's Wrong Turn: U.S. Healthcare in the Neoliberal Era' to analyze healthcare dysfunction.
- The debate took place via Zoom on October 16, 2026, between McDonough and Stuart Butler at Brookings Institution.
Context
STAT First Opinion series features two experts debating medicine and health policy. This installment explores whether neoliberal economic policies are the primary cause of U.S. healthcare dysfunction.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a Zoom transcript and book title; specific policy impacts, exact casualty numbers, and Butler's full arguments remain unverified.
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