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John Goodman’s Commentaries
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Republicans Are in a Nasty Obamacare Trap
Republicans have been predicting (sometimes even gleefully) that Obamacare will end in a death spiral. As it turns out, the election of Donald Trump makes that unhappy ending more likely.
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Can Tom Price Fulfill Donald Trump’s Campaign Promises?
There are two things you need to know about Congressman Tom Price’s views on health policy: he believes in universal coverage and he believes in tax credits.
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Shocker: Republicans May Not Repeal Obamacare
Virtually every Republican member of Congress who has been interviewed on TV has assured the national viewing audience that a top priority come January will be to repeal Obamacare.
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Why Should The Young And The Healthy Bail Out Of Obamacare?
If you are wondering why the Obamacare exchanges are in so much trouble, a whole slew of “experts” think they have the answer. From President Obama to health insurance industry CEOs to the editors of The New York Times to health policy gurus everywhere – the verdict is almost unanimous.
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Who Do You Trust More: Your Doctor or The Government?
Medicare already has the most complicated medical payment formulas found anywhere in the world. They are about to get a whole lot more complicated. You should care, even if you’re not a senior.
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A Health Plan for Donald Trump
Donald Trump has said three things about health care. He wants to: (1) replace Obamacare with a much better reform; (2) cover everyone, leaving no one without access to care; and (3) do all this with money already in the system – using resources more efficiently, rather than relying on new taxes and more spending.
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Can Republican and Democrats Agree On What to Do About ObamaCare?
For 6 ½ years Republicans on Capitol Hill have been committed to repealing Obamacare. Democrats have shown equal resolve – steadfastly defending the law and rarely finding anything to criticize.
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Will Colorado Vote to Socialize Its Health Care System?
When the rest of the nation goes to the polls in November, residents of Colorado will vote on Amendment 69. If it passes, they will give a government body called ColoradoCare virtually complete control over all health care in the state.
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Does it Pay to Work?
The room at the National Press Club in Washington DC was packed as Boston University economics professor Laurence Kotlikoff prepared to address them last week.
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It’s Time to Liberate Health Savings Accounts
How can we control health care costs and at the same time improve quality and create greater access to care? Answer: Give patients control over more of the health care dollars.