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Nina Schaefer
Senior research fellow focused on health care policy at the Heritage Foundation; featured guest discussing the Affordable Care Act, subsidies, and policy recommendations.
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Oct 29, 2025
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Why Do Medical Care Costs Keep Rising? | Nina Schaefer
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Nina Schaefer, a Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation specializing in health care policy, dives deep into the Affordable Care Act's shortcomings and rising medical costs. She highlights how Obama’s promises fell flat and what the current government shutdown means for ACA subsidies. Nina discusses the impact of COVID-era changes to Obamacare and argues that rising premiums are due to broader healthcare costs and mandates. She suggests policy changes to increase consumer choice and lower costs, painting a vivid picture of today's healthcare landscape.
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