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Forget lockdowns: At home self testing can work for COVID-19 containment

POSTED BY Doug Badger | The Washington Times on November 23, 2020.

The pandemic is again raging in Italy, where strict lockdowns and widespread mask-wearing were once believed to have tamed the coronavirus contagion.  It was the first country to impose lockdowns and left them in place longer than most other nations. Its national mask mandate is enforced by military police, with fines recently increased to 1,000 euros per violation.  Public … [Read more...] about Forget lockdowns: At home self testing can work for COVID-19 containment

Filed Under: Doug Badger, The Washington Times

Trump Doesn’t Need Price Controls to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

POSTED BY Doug Badger | The Daily Signal on September 29, 2020.

By making full use of his executive authority, President Donald Trump has helped to reduce health care costs by increasing choice and competition. But his recent executive order to base Medicare drug prices on rates set by foreign governments is a misstep. Instead of importing price controls, the Trump administration should pursue bipartisan Medicare reforms that would cap seniors’ … [Read more...] about Trump Doesn’t Need Price Controls to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

Filed Under: Doug Badger, Prescription Drugs, The Daily Signal

COVID-19: Still a New York Story

POSTED BY Doug Badger | The Heritage Foundation's BACKGROUNDER on September 18, 2020.

Comparing New York’s record to recent case surges in Florida, Arizona, texas, or California is misleading and overlooks stark differences among the states. While New York City was largely locked down until late July, its population-ad- justed death rate remains far worse than any other place in the nation. Officials should provide the public with accurate information about their risk instead … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Still a New York Story

Filed Under: Doug Badger

Why is the CDC fighting today’s coronavirus with yesterday’s technology?

POSTED BY Galen Institute on August 27, 2020.

by Joel White and Doug Badger | When the levees broke under Hurricane Katrina, the Army Corps of Engineers was roasted for spending billions and still failing to protect Americans. So where's the outrage over the latest epic governmental fail — this one by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? The federal agency with primary responsibility for handling infectious diseases, the … [Read more...] about Why is the CDC fighting today’s coronavirus with yesterday’s technology?

Filed Under: Doug Badger, Published

The Value Of Short-Term Health Plans: Rebutting The Energy And Commerce Democratic Staff Report

POSTED BY Galen Institute on August 17, 2020.

by Brian Blase and Doug Badger - Health Affairs | Although a Trump administration rule expanding Americans’ ability to benefit from short-term limited-duration insurance plans (short-term plans) was recently upheld by the District of Columbia appeals court, these plans are unpopular with many members of Congress. As such, there is a threat that the millions of people with these plans may no longer … [Read more...] about The Value Of Short-Term Health Plans: Rebutting The Energy And Commerce Democratic Staff Report

Filed Under: Brian Blase, Doug Badger, Health Affairs, Published

When It Comes to COVID-19 Deaths, Florida Is No ‘New York’

POSTED BY Galen Institute on July 29, 2020.

July 28, 2020, The Daily Signal | Doug Badger | Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus task force head, claimed this week that “we have right now … three New Yorks,” with sharp increases in COVID-19 infections in recent weeks in Florida, Texas, and California.  Incorrect.  Doug Badger takes a deep dive into Florida’s numbers and finds that, despite rising cases and … [Read more...] about When It Comes to COVID-19 Deaths, Florida Is No ‘New York’

Filed Under: Doug Badger, The Daily Signal

In 3 Charts, What to Know About Florida’s COVID-19 Surge

POSTED BY Doug Badger on July 21, 2020.

By Doug Badger, The Daily Signal, 07/15/20 | Florida reported almost as many COVID cases among its residents in the first two weeks of July as it did over the previous three and a half months.  The newly infected population has trended younger, which is an encouraging sign. Those aged 15 to 54 account for more than two-thirds of all infections. That has helped reduce the percentage of … [Read more...] about In 3 Charts, What to Know About Florida’s COVID-19 Surge

Filed Under: Doug Badger, The Daily Signal

Madam Speaker, Listen To The Experts—Op-Ed In NY Post

POSTED BY Galen Institute on July 15, 2020.

Why Congress must say no to the $600 unemployment bonus extensionBy Brian Blase, Casey Mulligan and Doug BadgerNew York Post, July 11, 2020 | House Speaker Nancy Pelosi demanded again today that Congress extend the federal unemployment bonus beyond its July 31 expiration. Former White House economists Brian Blase, Casey Mulligan, and Doug Badger explained … [Read more...] about Madam Speaker, Listen To The Experts—Op-Ed In NY Post

Filed Under: Brian Blase, Doug Badger, New York Post

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