[LongElegantLegs]

But our current system of employer-financed health insurance exists only because the federal government encouraged it by making the premiums tax deductible. That is, in effect, a more than $200 billion government subsidy for health care.

And that's where the trouble started...

[nuke rocketeer]

But our current system of employer-financed health insurance exists only because the federal government encouraged it by making the premiums tax deductible. That is, in effect, a more than $200 billion government subsidy for health care Typical leftist crap, where letting an individual or company keep more of their hard earned money is considered a subsidy. That is a BS redefinition of the word. A subsidy is a direct government payment to an individual/company.

[KarlInOhio]

But our current system of employer-financed health insurance exists only because the federal government encouraged it by making the premiums tax deductible. That is, in effect, a more than $200 billion government subsidy for health care.

And that's where the trouble started...

And why did that happen? Wage and price controls during WW II prevented companies from competing for the remaining employees with pay, so the sneaked some benefits like medical insurance under the radar. Just as the housing bubble was caused by government interference in the market, so too are many of the problems with the medical system.

[listenhillary]

Hell, They started the business provided health care system when the enacted wage freezes in the 40’s. That was the only way they could attract employees. Anytime there is a disconnect from direct impact on the wallet of the consumer, you will have run away prices.

There is a direct correlation of the ever increasing cost of medical care from the time government started mucking with wages and then sticking their nose into health care.