Galen Institute

Sports fans relish this time of year for the NCAA Championship Basketball Tournament, aka "March Madness." But this year the tournament has a serious contender for that title. March is also ObamaCare's anniversary month. Last year, President Obama gave Congress an arbitrary deadline to pass his health-care takeover legislation before the Easter recess at the end of March. This forced … [Read more...] about ObamaCare’s March Madness

Americans are taking a close look at former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney as a potential contender for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. They also should take a close look at RomneyCare, his signature legislative achievement, and the damage it’s doing to the Bay State’s economy and health sector.This is particularly important because RomneyCare provided the roadmap for ObamaCare.Both … [Read more...] about RomneyCare’s Prognosis

U.S. district judge Roger Vinson is a no-nonsense judge who clearly is annoyed with the Obama administration for ignoring his January 31 decision declaring Obamacare unconstitutional and saying its implementation must be halted.His latest decision yesterday is being widely mis-reported in the major media as a victory for the administration. The Washington Post, for example, wrote, “Judge clears … [Read more...] about Judge Vinson’s Master Stroke

To the editor:    Becky Arnold of the Alexandria Democratic Committee wrote in support of the early provisions of the new health overhaul law in her letter, “Reform, don’t repeal, the health care act” (February 17, 2011). While virtually all of us agree that health reform is needed to get costs down and expand coverage to millions of uninsured — especially those with pre-existing … [Read more...] about Repealing the health care law is the only road to economy’s long-term wellness

Medicaid is the rope in the current tug of war between the states and the federal government over health reform. So far, the feds think they are winning. But don't discount the strength and endurance of the states -- and especially the governors.States are facing severe budget pressures. The 2009 stimulus package provided short-term cash to the states to shore up Medicaid -- the jointly funded … [Read more...] about Govs vs. Feds: Who Will Play The ‘Power Card’ In The Medicaid Struggle?

The negative consequences of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act already are cascading through the health sector, with millions of Americans in states across the country learning that their health insurers have withdrawn from the market, making it increasingly difficult for them to find affordable coverage. And this is happening despite President Obama’s repeated promises that … [Read more...] about Negative Consequences of Health Law Force Health Insurers to Withdraw from Markets Across the Country