In searching for answers to why drug costs are high, we only need look at problems our own government has created. One of the biggest culprits distorting prices is the once obscure “340B Drug Pricing Program.” Created in 1992, it requires drugmakers to offer steep discounts to certain safety net clinics and hospitals to help them “stretch scarce federal resources.” The original intent was to … [Read more...] about Double-dippers drive up drug costs
Grace-Marie Turner
Answering Challenges
First, a programming alert: I will be on C-SPAN's Washington Journal tomorrow (Saturday) morning starting at 8:45 a.m. EDT to talk about the Affordable Care Act and the Trump Administration’s achievements on health care.In a nice coincidence of timing, I had a commentary published today at The Hill on Health Care Reform that Works.I explained that GOP candidates … [Read more...] about Answering Challenges
A New Generation of Health Reform: The Health Care Choices Plan
There is no question that Americans are frustrated with the current health care system. Millions remain uninsured, and coverage and care cost too much. Many are simply priced out of the market for health insurance. The costs of premiums and deductibles can be prohibitive, especially for those who don’t get subsidies. Those on public programs are often frustrated as well. Many Medicaid … [Read more...] about A New Generation of Health Reform: The Health Care Choices Plan
Seize the Offense
While Vice President Pence clearly prevailed in Wednesday night’s debate, I, too, was disappointed that he didn’t seize the offense on health care, especially since conservative candidates around the country are getting pummeled with ads on health care and especially pre-existing conditions.The Executive Order the White House issued Sept. 24 lists dozens of major and targeted accomplishments … [Read more...] about Seize the Offense
Warnings about Medicaid Expansion
States that have resisted expanding their Medicaid programs have witnessed the soaring costs in other states and the adverse impact on vulnerable patients already on the program who must compete for providers with expansion enrollees. As legislators prepare for their upcoming sessions, the Galen Institute and the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) have partnered in offering … [Read more...] about Warnings about Medicaid Expansion
Prosperity Ahead!
Amid the astonishing pandemonium, disruption, and distress in our country today, some brave souls are looking beyond the political season to chart a brighter future of “unprecedented prosperity” for America. The answer lies with the states and the great American experiment with federalism. A new book has just been released by Regnery Publishing with chapters by conservative leaders providing … [Read more...] about Prosperity Ahead!
A Vote for Choice and Competition
President Trump delivered his long-awaited speech on health care yesterday in Charlotte, NC, outlining both his administration’s accomplishments—an impressive list—and his plans for future actions. His America First Health Plan is organized around the theme of “Empowering Americans to choose what coverage works best for them and their families, not what bureaucrats force them … [Read more...] about A Vote for Choice and Competition
Yes, we have a plan!—Consensus Group letter on health reform
Months of work have come together just at the right time with the release today of a letter, signed by 68 [updated 10/6/20: 81] thinkers and leaders in health reform, showing support for the Consensus Group’s updated Health Care Choices plan. The Daily Signal published the letter today, What’s Needed for Health Care Reform: Personalized Care That Puts You and Your Doctor in … [Read more...] about Yes, we have a plan!—Consensus Group letter on health reform