The Times' lead article, "Even the Insured Feel the Strain of Health Costs" (May 4), perpetuates the myth that employers are largely paying for their workers' health insurance. This benefit is actually part of a worker's overall compensation package, but if the employer writes the check, it doesn't show up as taxable income to the employee (courtesy of Section 106 … [Read more...] about Hidden Health Costs
Candidates and Health Care Reform
Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are gearing up for a general election battle -- barring a surprise surge by Sen. Hillary Clinton -- in which they will offer very different visions for health care reform. Obama -- like Clinton -- sees a much larger role for government in the one-sixth of our economy represented by the health sector. Obama would mandate that all children have health insurance, … [Read more...] about Candidates and Health Care Reform
Hidden Health Costs
The Times' lead article, "Even the Insured Feel the Strain of Health Costs" (May 4), perpetuates the myth that employers are largely paying for their workers' health insurance. This benefit is actually part of a worker's overall compensation package, but if the employer writes the check, it doesn't show up as taxable income to the employee (courtesy of Section 106 … [Read more...] about Hidden Health Costs
Candidates and Health Care Reform
Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are gearing up for a general election battle -- barring a surprise surge by Sen. Hillary Clinton -- in which they will offer very different visions for health care reform. Obama -- like Clinton -- sees a much larger role for government in the one-sixth of our economy represented by the health sector. Obama would mandate that all children have health insurance, … [Read more...] about Candidates and Health Care Reform
Making Progress
Highlights Consumer Health WorldWyden-Bennett billAn open letter from doctors CONSUMER HEALTH WORLD: I spent the early part of this week in Las Vegas at the Consumer Health World conference at the Venetian Resort and continue to be awed by the innovative ideas and investment in solutions, technologies, and advances in health care and coverage. Sally Pipes of the Pacific Research Institute and I … [Read more...] about Making Progress
White Water Threat
Highlights Medicare ForumHSAsMcCain MEDICARE FORUM: HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt gave a visionary but chilling speech about the looming threat that Medicare presents to taxpayers, to our economy, and to other functions of government during a major forum we co-sponsored in Washington on Tuesday with the American Enterprise Institute and The Heritage Foundation. First, the setting: More than 250 … [Read more...] about White Water Threat
Prescription drug importation could be destructive
Published in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel on April 29, 2008As the presidential primary campaigns grind on, Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama always find something to exchange blows over. And even though he's enjoying the Democrats' intra-party fight, Sen. John McCain manages to disagree with both of them almost daily.But on drug importation, all the candidates agree. Democratic … [Read more...] about Prescription drug importation could be destructive
Medicare Forum
Medicare Forum Sponsored by the Galen Institute, The Heritage Foundation, and the American Enterprise Institute April 29, 2008 Newseum, Washington, D.C. Featuring an address by HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt Introduction by former Senator John Breaux And a distinguished panel of Medicare experts HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt gave a visionary but chilling speech about the looming threat that … [Read more...] about Medicare Forum