Dr. Mike Goldstein joined NTD to discuss his diverse career in medicine, law, and public service. As an ophthalmologist and corneal surgeon, he transitioned to law school, balancing both while advocating for health care reform.
He highlighted the decline in doctors’ political power due to institutional consolidation and antitrust laws. Goldstein criticized the single-payer health care system, citing a Rand Corporation study predicting a 25 percent tax increase.
He emphasized the need for deregulation to lower health care costs. He concluded by discussing his campaign for Congress in Connecticut, focusing on natural gas pipeline expansion.