The debate on Medicare reform has begun in earnest. Much of that debate will be budget-driven. However, the health directors of the policy organizations which constitute the Consensus Group believe that structural changes should be made in Medicare. Across a broad ideological spectrum, the members of the Consensus Group agree on the fundamental principles of Medicare reform. These are contained in … [Read more...] about Consensus Group Announces Position On Medicare Reform
It's Taxation, Stupid
The Wall Street Journal With the Clinton plan on the ropes, the time has come to shift the health care debate to expose the underlying cause of much of what ails the health care system-the tax treatment of employer-provided health insurance. The tax policy that ties health insurance to employment can be traced to wage-and-price controls during World War II. Employers competing for scarce labor … [Read more...] about It's Taxation, Stupid
It’s Taxation, Stupid
The Wall Street Journal With the Clinton plan on the ropes, the time has come to shift the health care debate to expose the underlying cause of much of what ails the health care system-the tax treatment of employer-provided health insurance. The tax policy that ties health insurance to employment can be traced to wage-and-price controls during World War II. Employers competing for scarce … [Read more...] about It’s Taxation, Stupid