Published in The Oklahoman February 8, 2009It may seem counter-intuitive to put "President Bush” and "successes in health reform” in the same sentence, but the Bush administration made undeniable progress in creating an innovation-friendly health sector.Bush promoted market-friendly health policies that helped to slow the growth in health insurance costs, created new models … [Read more...] about Market Innovation Makes a Difference
Market Innovation Makes a Difference
Published in The Oklahoman February 8, 2009It may seem counter-intuitive to put "President Bush” and "successes in health reform” in the same sentence, but the Bush administration made undeniable progress in creating an innovation-friendly health sector.Bush promoted market-friendly health policies that helped to slow the growth in health insurance costs, created new models … [Read more...] about Market Innovation Makes a Difference
What Next?
The health policy landscape was transformed by a huge earthquake this week when former Sen. Tom Daschle withdrew his name for nomination as secretary of Health and Human Services. The likely result, in the short term at least, is that the power center in health reform will remain with the Congress, not the Obama administration. Daschle was in a unique position to wield extraordinary power … [Read more...] about What Next?
'Stimulus' Bill May Change Health Care Forever
Published in The Washington Times, February 5, 2009The "stimulus" bill in Congress would fundamentally change the way health care is delivered to all Americans. It would hand over decisions about your care to a group of bureaucrats you won't have the chance to elect.The "stimulus" establishes a new government body to assess Americans' health care and to make sure drugs … [Read more...] about 'Stimulus' Bill May Change Health Care Forever
‘Stimulus’ Bill May Change Health Care Forever
Published in The Washington Times, February 5, 2009The "stimulus" bill in Congress would fundamentally change the way health care is delivered to all Americans. It would hand over decisions about your care to a group of bureaucrats you won't have the chance to elect.The "stimulus" establishes a new government body to assess Americans' health care and to make sure drugs … [Read more...] about ‘Stimulus’ Bill May Change Health Care Forever
Stealth Reform
Congressional leaders are arguing over whether they'll get a comprehensive health reform bill passed this year or next. But, in fact, major health reform is speeding through Congress in two bills that are on the fast track to enactment -- SCHIP and the economic stimulus bill. Expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program to children in families well into middle-income ranges … [Read more...] about Stealth Reform
A Profile of the Health Sector in the United States
The health care sector in the United States is unique among developed countries,and it is necessarily diverse to respond to the very different needs and demands of a country with 300 million people. It is a mix of public and private sector programs. But the health sector in the United States is often criticized, both at home and abroad, for the high number of people without insurance because we do … [Read more...] about A Profile of the Health Sector in the United States
A Profile of the Health Sector in the United States
The health care sector in the United States is unique among developed countries,and it is necessarily diverse to respond to the very different needs and demands of a country with 300 million people. It is a mix of public and private sector programs. But the health sector in the United States is often criticized, both at home and abroad, for the high number of people without insurance because we do … [Read more...] about A Profile of the Health Sector in the United States