Why Health Care Costs So Much in Louisiana: Induced Demand and the High Price of Quantity Over Quality
April 28, 2025
Louisiana ranks among the highest in the nation for health care spending per capita, yet paradoxically, the state also reports some of the worst health care costs in Louisiana outcomes. Behind this contradiction lies a crucial but often overlooked factor: supplier-induced demand. Rather than rewarding preventive care or getting things right the first time, Louisiana’s […]
