Episode

The Culprit Complicating America’s Hospital Cost Crisis

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Federalist Radio Hour
Published
Apr 22, 2026
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2808
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Summary

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour , Paragon Health Institute President Brian Blase and Visiting Fellow John Graham join Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to break down the American healthcare crisis and explain how bad government policies are fueling unprecedented hospital price increases. Read the new Paragon report "The Hospital Cost Crisis: How Government Policies Drive Consolidation, Undermine Competition, and Fuel Soaring Prices" here . The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate . Your support keeps us going.