Paul Hsieh


Monday, June 9, 2008

The Role of Charity Care in a Free Market 

By Paul Hsieh

Filed As:  Health Care

I have argued on numerous occasions that the only proper and moral solution to the current health care crisis is a free market in health care and health insurance with charity care for those who cannot afford to ... more »»

Monday, June 30, 2008

The Myth of Administrative Cost Savings 

By Paul Hsieh

Filed As:  Health Care

One of the myths commonly cited by single-payer proponents is that a government-run medical system will save on administrative costs. This has already been rebutted by analysts, but this hasn't stopped people from making the ... more »»

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Kennedy and Canada 

By Paul Hsieh

Filed As:  Health Care

After I posted Dr. Richard Parker's opinion piece "Senator Kennedy and 'Universal Health Care'" onto the FIRM blog, I received the ... more »»

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Government Medical System in Japan Requires Mandatory Waistline Checks 

By Paul Hsieh

Filed As:  Health Care

According to the June 13, 2008 New York Times, government officials in Japan have instituted a mandatory program where all men and women between ages 40 and 74 must have their ... more »»

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

The Law of Unintended Consequences: Yet Another Example 

By Paul Hsieh

Filed As:  Health Care

Physician-blogger Edwin Leap has some pertinent observations about the EMTALA law and the so-called unintended consequences. Here are a few excerpts:
EMTALA, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, was passed in 1986. For those who ... more »»

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

FAQ on Free Market Health Insurance 

By Paul Hsieh

Filed As:  Health Care

In response to my recent letter to the editor in the May 11, 2008 New York Times advocating a fully free market in health insurance, I've received a number of excellent questions and ... more »»

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