Thumbs down on taxing employer-sponsored health benefits
since when do these benefits "cost" the federal government anything? They assume that any potential tax revenues they do not…
Senate mulls taxing alcohol, sugary drinks to pay for healthcare
Well, we can assume that since the father of capitalism, Adam Smith, made this comment, we know where Congress is…
Annual cost of billing-related tasks: $85,276 per physician . . . not acceptable
This study confirms what all physicians already know - health insurers place obstacle upon obstacle in order to avoid payment…
Medical Bills Underlie 60% of U.S. Bankruptcies
The idea of medical bankruptcy occurring to insured families is morally repugnant. The fact is, that as is pointed out…
President to AMA: Health Reform . . . Sort Of
President Obama addressed the American Medical Association this past week. He laid out his vision for health reform. Many in…
Tax Code Influences Health Care Reform
Real Health Reform will require many other reforms as well. Tax reform is one that is often overlooked in regard…
High Deductible Health Plans and HSA's Bad for Your Health? NOT
Articles recently published claim that high deductible health plans and HSA's are potentially bad for your health and that they…
Holding down costs or improving quality? Interest Groups Vow to Cut Costs
Well, it is a great first step. One fueled by self-interest, concerns about "thrival" (thriving survival), true desire to evolve…
COMMENTARY: The Spectre of Specter
It may strike some as unusual to link what on the surface would appear to be purely political to the…