Investor's Business Daily editorial At his press conference this week, President Obama tried to reassure Americans about ObamaCare. Instead, he displayed either an incredible lack of understanding about his own law, or something far worse. Asked about increasing Democratic concern over what Sen. Max Baucus called a looming ObamaCare "train wreck," Obama claimed that it's all much ado about … [Read more...] about IBD: Just how ignorant is Obama about ObamaCare?
Why is IPAB M.I.A.?
by David Hogberg for The American Spectator. If a government actuary conducts an analysis but the committee that is supposed to receive that analysis doesn’t exist, does the analysis make a sound? The Chief Actuary of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may soon be asking himself that question. Under Obamacare he is required to determine by this Tuesday, April 30, whether the … [Read more...] about Why is IPAB M.I.A.?
21st Century Health Care Options for the States
By Chris Jacobs Across the country, state legislatures are considering whether or not to expand their existing Medicaid programs. Last year’s Supreme Court ruling struck down the mandatory nature of Obamacare’s expansion of Medicaid to all families with incomes up to approximately $30,000 a year. Chief Justice Roberts’ June 2012 opinion stated that the health law as originally written engaged … [Read more...] about 21st Century Health Care Options for the States
A misfire from the circular firing squad
An early ObamaCare program already is running out of money, and the president has decided to close it to new enrollment, leaving tens of thousands of people who were expecting help out in the cold. The House of Representatives is expected to vote next week on legislation that would extend this safety net, and it would do so with money that HHS Secretary Kathleen is using as a slush fund to … [Read more...] about A misfire from the circular firing squad
Budget Summary — Obama’s “One Percent” Solution
By Chris Jacobs According to the Congressional Budget Office’s most recent baselines, the federal government will spend a total of $6.87 trillion on Medicare and $4.36 trillion on Medicaid over the next ten years – that’s $11.2 trillion total, not even counting additional state spending on Medicaid. Yet President Obama’s budget, released today, contains net deficit savings of only $152 billion … [Read more...] about Budget Summary — Obama’s “One Percent” Solution
Do’s and Don’ts of Improving State Medicaid Programs
Across the country, state legislatures are considering whether and how to implement Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion. Ten simple reasons illustrate why states should reject Obamacare’s government-centric expansion and instead develop their own innovative solutions. Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion harms states Medicaid is “Not a Jobs Program:” Former Obama administration official Zeke … [Read more...] about Do’s and Don’ts of Improving State Medicaid Programs
Haislmaier: Arkansas Deal is a Dud
Administration Rules Out "Deals" on Medicaid Expansion By Edmund Haislmaier, The Heritage Foundation Last Friday afternoon, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a short frequently asked questions (FAQ) document that should remove any remaining belief that the federal government will give state lawmakers flexibility on the Obamacare Medicaid expansion. The … [Read more...] about Haislmaier: Arkansas Deal is a Dud
Colluding capitalism under ObamaCare
In yet another example of the “colluding capitalism” that will propagate under ObamaCare, The Washington Examiner uncovers an example of the growing scandal of waste and abuse in spending under the health law. The piece is entitled: “Groups led by inside trader, child abuser got Obamacare co-op loans.” It begins: Federal officials approved Obamacare loans totaling $127 million last year to groups … [Read more...] about Colluding capitalism under ObamaCare