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…
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…
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…
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…
Medicine's Most Expensive Technology: The Doctor's Pen
Questions related to expectations of patients of their physicians and hospitals and the health system as a whole. Questions about…
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…