It's widely recognized that employers and employees need more assistance addressing problems with rising health care costs. Attempts to address the problem are going to require a federal response, not a patchwork of state and local mandates.
Addressing the escalating costs of health care is a complex challenge that impacts both workers and businesses alike. Crafting solutions requires coordinated efforts, often beyond state boundaries, to ensure equitable and effective reforms. A centralized federal approach could streamline policies and reduce disparities that arise from fragmented state initiatives. Collaborative action at the national level may better serve the collective interest, ensuring sustainable access and affordability in health care for all Americans.