Published in the Cincinnati Enquirer November 27, 2008As Americans reflect on their blessings this Thanksgiving, will they count the U.S. health care system among them?Politicians, the media and probably most people would say no. But if we alter the question, directing it toward the individual and away from the system, the answer changes drastically.A startling majority of Americans - 77 percent - … [Read more...] about In Reforming Health Care, Keep What Americans Like
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In Reforming Health Care, Keep What Americans Like
Published in the Cincinnati Enquirer November 27, 2008As Americans reflect on their blessings this Thanksgiving, will they count the U.S. health care system among them?Politicians, the media and probably most people would say no. But if we alter the question, directing it toward the individual and away from the system, the answer changes drastically.A startling majority of Americans - 77 percent - … [Read more...] about In Reforming Health Care, Keep What Americans Like
American Shouldn't Import Failed Health Care Policies
Published in the New Jersey Sunday Herald, November 23, 2008Last month, Great Britain's health care watchdog ruled that four new kidney cancer drugs shouldn't be covered by the National Health Service. The agency decided these drugs aren’t worth the cost, even though they are widely prescribed by cancer experts worldwide and may offer the last hope for many British cancer … [Read more...] about American Shouldn't Import Failed Health Care Policies
American Shouldn’t Import Failed Health Care Policies
Published in the New Jersey Sunday Herald, November 23, 2008Last month, Great Britain's health care watchdog ruled that four new kidney cancer drugs shouldn't be covered by the National Health Service. The agency decided these drugs aren’t worth the cost, even though they are widely prescribed by cancer experts worldwide and may offer the last hope for many British cancer … [Read more...] about American Shouldn’t Import Failed Health Care Policies
The Battles Ahead
Health care is being teed up for early action next year, with veterans of the Clinton reform effort convinced their delay in getting legislation to Congress 16 years ago was what killed their plan. Act fast and get it passed, is the new motto. But that may be more of a challenge than it appears right now. People are policy, and the Senate is shaping up to be the power center for action. But … [Read more...] about The Battles Ahead
Improving the Individual Health Insurance Market
Published in the National Journal expert blog on health care, November 17, 2008 People purchasing health insurance in the individual market face double-jeopardy: Unless they are eligible for the self-employment tax deduction, they must pay for coverage with after-tax dollars, and they also face the full plethora of state insurance mandates and regulations. Despite these encumbrances, the … [Read more...] about Improving the Individual Health Insurance Market
Improving the Individual Health Insurance Market
Published in the National Journal expert blog on health care, November 17, 2008 People purchasing health insurance in the individual market face double-jeopardy: Unless they are eligible for the self-employment tax deduction, they must pay for coverage with after-tax dollars, and they also face the full plethora of state insurance mandates and regulations. Despite these encumbrances, the … [Read more...] about Improving the Individual Health Insurance Market
Open Enrollment Here for Medicare Patients
Published in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel November 18, 2008 The holiday season is here again. But amidst the hustle and bustle of gift-giving and family get-togethers, seniors enrolled in Medicare Part D should carve out time to consider whether they want to stay with their current prescription drug plan.From Nov. 15 through the end of the year, Medicare is holding its annual "open … [Read more...] about Open Enrollment Here for Medicare Patients