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…
Healthcare costs to become new battle cry
As Democrats in Congress push forward THEIR idea of health reform it is becoming clear that the battleground will now…
AMA focus to lower rate of growth in total health spending – how?
The only sure way to lower costs is to limit services.
CMS cuts, raises payments – pain and gain
Clearly, this administration aims to tackle all issues at once. A noble, but daunting task. The proposed changes in reimbursement…
Medicare Advantage? For whom?
Here's the rub. Medicare Advantage pays more to providers than traditional Medicare because they take risk in providing care to…
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…
Health Insurance: An Individual Responsibility
Many have objected to this as a violation of personal choice and freedom. However, I would suggest that it is…