San Diego Union Tribune, Commentary SectionOctober 24, 1999By Grace-Marie ArnettLegislators in Washington once again have headed into the operating room to "fix" the U.S. health care system, and they are wielding an ax, not a scalpel. Not surprisingly, lawyers are waiting anxiously in the wings. Congress' goals are admirable: Members want to give consumers who are unhappy with their health … [Read more...] about The Health Care Crisis: Medicine or Money
Health Reform Debate in Congress Takes a Free Market Turn
The most unexpected of debates is brewing in Washington - a debate over the best way to help uninsured Americans obtain private health insurance. Congress is considering a number of bills that would offer tax credits directly to individuals to purchase their own health coverage in the private marketplace. The measures have diverse bi-partisan support, from liberal California Democrat Pete … [Read more...] about Health Reform Debate in Congress Takes a Free Market Turn
Health Reform Debate in Congress Takes a Free Market Turn
The most unexpected of debates is brewing in Washington - a debate over the best way to help uninsured Americans obtain private health insurance. Congress is considering a number of bills that would offer tax credits directly to individuals to purchase their own health coverage in the private marketplace. The measures have diverse bi-partisan support, from liberal California Democrat Pete … [Read more...] about Health Reform Debate in Congress Takes a Free Market Turn
Empowering Health Care Consumers Through Tax Reform
Amazon.com "The essays in this book provide enough different arguments in favor of reform that any reader, regardless of ideological convictions, should be able to find one that convinces. Health insurance premiums are slated to increase sharply once again. The number of uninsured continues to grow. Tax reform would save enough money to fund much broader expansions of insurance than … [Read more...] about Empowering Health Care Consumers Through Tax Reform
Empowering Health Care Consumers Through Tax Reform
Amazon.com Softcover Amazon.com Hardcover Barnes and Noble.com "The essays in this book provide enough different arguments in favor of reform that any reader, regardless of ideological convictions, should be able to find one that convinces. Health insurance premiums are slated to increase sharply once again. The number of uninsured continues to grow. Tax reform would save enough … [Read more...] about Empowering Health Care Consumers Through Tax Reform
Rising Costs, Reduced Access: How Regulation Harms Health Consumers and the Uninsured
Produced by the Domestic Policy Studies Department Published by The Heritage Foundation Members of Congress once again are embroiled in a debate over managed care reform legislation that attempts to address some of the symptoms plaguing America's health care system. Instead of changing federal policies that restrict competition and patient choice, the Patients' Bill of Rights Act of 1999 would … [Read more...] about Rising Costs, Reduced Access: How Regulation Harms Health Consumers and the Uninsured
Rising Costs, Reduced Access: How Regulation Harms Health Consumers and the Uninsured
Produced by the Domestic Policy Studies Department Published by The Heritage Foundation Members of Congress once again are embroiled in a debate over managed care reform legislation that attempts to address some of the symptoms plaguing America's health care system. Instead of changing federal policies that restrict competition and patient choice, the Patients' Bill of Rights Act of 1999 would … [Read more...] about Rising Costs, Reduced Access: How Regulation Harms Health Consumers and the Uninsured
Medical Coverage for All
Appeared in The Washington Post June 18, 1999. We may be the ultimate congressional odd couple. We seldom agree on anything. But on this we do agree: Congress should act now to help the 43 million Americans who have no health insurance. The ranks of the uninsured are growing by 100,000 a month. And this is happening during a time of strong economic growth, despite continuing congressional … [Read more...] about Medical Coverage for All