During the heated debate on health care reform several years ago, some states jumped ahead of the rest by aggressively regulating their health insurance markets to speed reform. The data are now in, and they show that these attempts have backfired by harming the very citizens they were designed to help. Between 1990 and 1994, 16 states passed the most aggressive laws designed to increase access … [Read more...] about Uninsured Rates Rise Dramatically in States With Strictest Health Insurance Regulations
Uninsured Rates Rise Dramatically in States With Strictest Health Insurance Regulations
During the heated debate on health care reform several years ago, some states jumped ahead of the rest by aggressively regulating their health insurance markets to speed reform. The data are now in, and they show that these attempts have backfired by harming the very citizens they were designed to help. Between 1990 and 1994, 16 states passed the most aggressive laws designed to increase access … [Read more...] about Uninsured Rates Rise Dramatically in States With Strictest Health Insurance Regulations
States Show the Folly of Regulating Health Care
The Washington Times, Opinion/Editorial The health care reform freight train is steaming through Congress once again, with members poised to vote on legislation imposing new regulations on America's health-care industry. If the experience of the states is any indication, these regulations could backfire, harming the very citizens they were designed to help.Between 1990 and 1994, 16 states were … [Read more...] about States Show the Folly of Regulating Health Care
States Show the Folly of Regulating Health Care
The Washington Times, Opinion/Editorial The health care reform freight train is steaming through Congress once again, with members poised to vote on legislation imposing new regulations on America's health-care industry. If the experience of the states is any indication, these regulations could backfire, harming the very citizens they were designed to help.Between 1990 and 1994, 16 states were … [Read more...] about States Show the Folly of Regulating Health Care
What States Can Teach Congress About Health Care Regulation
During the heated debate over health care reform several years ago, some states jumped ahead of the rest in aggressively regulating their health insurance markets to speed reform. The data are now in, and they show that these attempts have backfired by harming the very citizens they were designed to help. Between 1990 and 1994, 16 states were most aggressive in passing laws attempting to increase … [Read more...] about What States Can Teach Congress About Health Care Regulation
What States Can Teach Congress About Health Care Regulation
During the heated debate over health care reform several years ago, some states jumped ahead of the rest in aggressively regulating their health insurance markets to speed reform. The data are now in, and they show that these attempts have backfired by harming the very citizens they were designed to help. Between 1990 and 1994, 16 states were most aggressive in passing laws attempting to … [Read more...] about What States Can Teach Congress About Health Care Regulation
Medicare Expansion: The Wrong Track
President Clinton joined congressional Democrats recently to push his plan to pry open Medicare so the "near elderly" can buy into the program. They claim that only 300,000 to 400,000 Americans will take advantage of the offer and say the plan will be fully paid for by the premiums charged to participants. Brookings Institution Fellow Jacob Hacker says the proposal is "modest." But much more … [Read more...] about Medicare Expansion: The Wrong Track
Medicare Expansion: The Wrong Track
President Clinton joined congressional Democrats recently to push his plan to pry open Medicare so the "near elderly" can buy into the program. They claim that only 300,000 to 400,000 Americans will take advantage of the offer and say the plan will be fully paid for by the premiums charged to participants. Brookings Institution Fellow Jacob Hacker says the proposal is "modest." But much more … [Read more...] about Medicare Expansion: The Wrong Track