Category Archives: Health Care

When Discussing Health Care Reform Don’t Forget Basic Supply and Demand

If 46 million more people are added to the demand side of the health care equation without optimistic productivity gains in the administration side, we likely will see a tradeoff between quantity and quality, particularly as it relates to rationing. Continue reading

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In Washington’s Health Reform Poker, Patients Find Themselves in the Discard Pile

There is a better alternative to overhauling our nation’s health care system–one that should be pursued by Congress but that could also be enacted by the General Assembly if Congress fails to act: put patients in charge. Continue reading

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Freer Markets, Not More Government, to Reform Health Care

Rather than reducing government interference and giving the greatest economic system in the world a chance to work, Congress is debating a government-run health system. There are private alternatives to government run or sponsored health care that should be implemented first. Continue reading

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True Health Care Reform is Sitting Right in Front of Us

The U.S. needs to adopt a European style healthcare system. No, not Britain or France’s but Switzerland’s. Their market based reforms will bring down costs and increase access for Americans, if only Congress would consider it. Continue reading

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Reduce Health Care Costs Based on Facts

Contrary to popular claims, the price of prescription drugs are a small and decreasing factor in the ever-increasing costs of health insurance. When attempting to address this issue that fact needs to be realized. Continue reading

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