Matthew Holt is a health care consultant, interested observer, and man of strongly held opinions, especially concerning health care and the payment for same. His latest missive is worth a read, regardless of your political leanings or views on socialized v. market-based health care.

Mr. Holt brings up several intriguing points around
-- cost v. outcomes;
-- the role of government v private payers; and
-- who pays for innovation.

If you are pressed for time, print it for plane or train reading - it will get you thinking...