In Part 1 of our Illinois Review interview with Lincolnshire pediatrician Dr. Arie Friedman, he talked about his state senate district and why he's optimistic about his bid to replace retiring Senator Susan Garrett (D-Highland Park) in the new 29th. In Part 2, we discuss with Dr. Friedman more about the government's place in health care and about the government system's flaws:
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Dr. Friedman explains why threats of losing tax exemption on hospitals for lack of charity care is a ludicrous proposition:
and why it is nearly impossible to adhere to the state's double standard requirement on charity care:
Friedman says the role of the state is to care for truly needy children, but the way it's been handled has ruined the health care system
He answers the question as to the role of capitalism and the current health care system:
He then explains the next development for health care in Illinois - health care exchanges:
More to come with Dr. Friedman in Part 3
