Liran Einav and Amy Finkelstein: We've got you covered: rebooting American health care.

In their book "We've Got You Covered: Rebooting American Health Care," Liran Einav and Amy Finkelstein propose a solution to the issues in the US healthcare system. They suggest universal basic insurance with the option to purchase additional supplemental coverage. The authors provide a brief history of health insurance in the US, highlighting the various patches and programs that have been implemented to address gaps in coverage. They argue that universal insurance coverage is necessary to fulfill the social contract of providing essential healthcare for those in need, and that supplemental insurance can cater to individual preferences. The authors also discuss potential unintended consequences and the need for ongoing patches in the healthcare system. Overall, they advocate for a complete reboot of health insurance in the US to effectively and efficiently deliver essential healthcare. [Extracted from the article]