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How Politics Increased the Cost of Healthcare in America

From Catastrophic Coverage to Free Massages

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Robert Affolter, MBA, DC
Jun 03, 2026
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Insurance is compensation for loss. Two things affect the premium. One is the risk of loss. If the risk is high, the premium should be high. If the risk is low, the premium should be lower. The second thing that affects premium is the amount of the loss itself. If the amount is high, the premium is high. If the amount is low, the premium should be lower.

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