Content overview: “Dana Goldman: What I Got Wrong About the Affordable Care Act — and How to Fix It”. In a candid opinion piece, Dana Goldman, a leading health policy expert, admits his earlier support for the Affordable Care Act overlooked a critical flaw: affordability. Goldman, dean of the Sol Price School of Public Policy at USC, writes that the ACA succeeded in expanding coverage but failed to control out-of-pocket costs for many Americans. He argues that high deductibles and premiums have left millions underinsured, undermining the law’s core promise.
Goldman proposes concrete fixes, including expanding subsidies, capping out-of-pocket expenses, and negotiating drug prices. He stresses that without addressing affordability, the ACA’s gains remain fragile. With healthcare a top issue in the 2024 election, Goldman’s mea culpa adds urgency to the debate over how to make coverage truly accessible. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.