The biggest addiction problem in the U.S.? Health insurance.
Whenever I give a talk about health care, I ask the audience, “What is the worst addiction problem we have in the United States?”
The answers are typically the same, and all are good guesses — alcohol, tobacco, opiates, and sugar are most frequently cited. I agree these are all terrible addictions that need to be addressed, but, in my opinion, the worst addiction in America right now is health insurance.
That …
The biggest addiction problem in the U.S.? Health insurance.




![Sabbaticals provide a critical lifeline for sustainable medical careers [PODCAST]](https://kevinmd.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Podcast-by-KevinMD-WideScreen-3000-px-3-190x100.jpg)

![Teaching joy transforms the future of medical practice [PODCAST]](https://kevinmd.com/wp-content/uploads/Design-1-1-190x100.jpg)
![Physician vulnerability and authenticity: How shared stories heal [PODCAST]](https://kevinmd.com/wp-content/uploads/Design-1-190x100.jpg)