David Gratzer

David Gratzer is a Canadian psychiatrist, author, and commentator on healthcare policy and reform. He has written extensively about healthcare systems across different countries and advocates for market-oriented approaches to healthcare delivery. Gratzer gained prominence with his book "Code Blue: Reviving Canada's Health Care System" (1999), which he wrote while still a medical student. The book critiqued Canada's single-payer healthcare system and won the Donner Prize for best public policy book. His subsequent work "The Cure: How Capitalism Can Save American Health Care" (2006) examined the U.S. healthcare system and proposed market-based solutions to its challenges. Gratzer currently practices psychiatry in Toronto and continues to contribute to healthcare policy discussions through articles and speaking engagements. The author's writings have appeared in various publications including The Wall Street Journal, National Review, and The Globe and Mail. He has served as a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank focused on economic policy and urban affairs.

Readers appreciate Gratzer's research and statistics-based approach to healthcare policy analysis, particularly in "The Cure" and "Code Blue." Many reviewers note his clear writing style makes complex healthcare topics accessible. Multiple readers cite his detailed comparison of different countries' healthcare systems as valuable for understanding policy trade-offs. A recurring theme in reviews is that he presents compelling evidence for market-based healthcare solutions. Critics say his libertarian perspective leads to cherry-picked data that supports free market conclusions while minimizing successful government healthcare programs. Some reviewers found his proposed solutions oversimplified. Ratings across platforms: Amazon: "The Cure" - 4.2/5 (83 reviews) "Code Blue" - 4.0/5 (47 reviews) Goodreads: "The Cure" - 3.8/5 (168 ratings) "Code Blue" - 3.7/5 (89 ratings) "Clear explanations of complex topics, but ideologically slanted" summarizes the most common reader sentiment across review platforms.

Code Blue: Reviving Canada's Health Care System (1999) A detailed examination of Canada's healthcare system, analyzing its challenges, costs, and possible reforms.

Better Medicine: Reforming Canadian Health Care (2002) An analysis of healthcare delivery methods across various countries, with specific focus on potential improvements to the Canadian system.

The Cure: How Capitalism Can Save American Health Care (2006) An exploration of market-based solutions to healthcare challenges in the United States, including analysis of insurance systems and medical delivery models.

Why Obama's Government Takeover of Health Care Will Be a Disaster (2009) A critical assessment of the Affordable Care Act and its potential impact on American healthcare delivery and costs.