We are joined this week on Beyond Policy by a very special guest, Palmetto Promise alum Lawson Mansell. He is a health policy analyst with the Niskanen Center in Washington DC, where he specializes in supply-side health care solutions. Dr. Smith and Mansell discuss opportunities for healthcare freedom and deregulation in South Carolina, especially surrounding transparency in healthcare billing and giving patients the right to shop for their healthcare.
They discuss recent Executive orders from President Trump to promote price transparency and the impacts of the federal No Surprises Act, as well as steps of South Carolina can take to promote transparent billing. The discussion also touches on the importance of maximizing healthcare productivity and the ongoing debates surrounding scope of practice. Mansell discusses the evolving landscape of healthcare regulations, particularly in the context of post-COVID adjustments, the challenges faced by internationally trained physicians in obtaining licensure in the U.S., and the potential for pharmacists to expand their roles in patient care. He emphasizes the importance of regional licensing, the impact of executive orders on healthcare transparency, and the need for consumer empowerment through initiatives like the Right to Shop. The dialogue highlights the complexities of healthcare policy and the necessity for reforms to improve access and quality of care.
