It is wise for us to search for the opportunities amidst the challenges the new Congress will present. A few examples: The uninsured. Incoming Democratic Health Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stark co-signed an op-ed in The Washington Post in 1999 with then Republican House Majority Leader Dick Armey -- "the ultimate congressional odd couple" -- offering bi-partisan consensus on help for the … [Read more...] about Opportunities Unfold
Archives for November 2006
'Tis the Season to Switch
It's that time of year again, when gift-giving, good food, and family get-togethers are on all our minds. But amidst the hustle and bustle of holiday activities, seniors enrolled in the new Medicare prescription drug plans need to be thinking about whether they want to stay with their current plan. For those interested in making a switch, now is the time. It's also the time for … [Read more...] about 'Tis the Season to Switch
‘Tis the Season to Switch
It's that time of year again, when gift-giving, good food, and family get-togethers are on all our minds. But amidst the hustle and bustle of holiday activities, seniors enrolled in the new Medicare prescription drug plans need to be thinking about whether they want to stay with their current plan. For those interested in making a switch, now is the time. It's also the time for … [Read more...] about ‘Tis the Season to Switch
Health Policy Matters Survey Results
1. How often do you read the newsletter? Response Percent Response Total Weekly 69.1% 233 At least once a month 22% 74 Once in a while 8.9% 30 Never 0% 0 Total Respondents 337 (skipped this question) 2 2. What determines whether or not you decide to … [Read more...] about Health Policy Matters Survey Results
Honoring Milton Friedman
Milton Friedman, who died last week at age 94, spent his life promoting free-market ideas and left a powerful legacy that will continue to shape the public policy debate well into the 21st century. Grace-Marie Turner had an opportunity to interview Professor Friedman a few years ago at his home in San Francisco and earlier attended a ceremony at the White House honoring him on his 90th birthday. … [Read more...] about Honoring Milton Friedman
Carefully Bold on Medicaid
Our Medicaid Commission held its final meeting on Friday to vote on recommendations to reform what has become the largest health care program in the country, with 55 million recipients. The recommendations we produced are carefully bold, respecting Medicaid's role in serving low-income and disabled people but also recognizing the imperative to improve the program and align it with 21st century … [Read more...] about Carefully Bold on Medicaid
Health Policy Matters Survey Results
1. How often do you read the newsletter? Response Percent Response Total Weekly 69.1% 233 At least once a month 22% 74 Once in a while 8.9% 30 Never 0% 0 Total Respondents 337 (skipped this … [Read more...] about Health Policy Matters Survey Results
Honoring Milton Friedman
Milton Friedman, who died last week at age 94, spent his life promoting free-market ideas and left a powerful legacy that will continue to shape the public policy debate well into the 21st century. Grace-Marie Turner had an opportunity to interview Professor Friedman a few years ago at his home in San Francisco and earlier attended a ceremony at the White House honoring him on his 90th birthday. … [Read more...] about Honoring Milton Friedman