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Friday, May 23, 2008The Fatal Flaw and New Options for State EmployeesBy John LaPlanteFiled As: Health CareMark Sanford, the governor of South Carolina, might serve as a model for other politicians when it comes to health care. Here's what he told a writer from the Wall Street Journal [ellipses in the original] "Our contention ... more »»
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Friday, May 23, 2008Affordable Insurance in New JerseyBy Grace-Marie TurnerFiled As: Health CareMandated benefits and regulations, such as guaranteed issue and community rating, have driven up the cost of health insurance in New Jersey, write Devon Herrick and John O'Keefe, for the National Center for Policy Analysis. For example, a healthy ... more »»
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Thursday, May 22, 2008Mental Health Parity Act on the Way?By Paul GessingFiled As: Health CareLast year I discussed some of the problems with the so-called Mental Health Parity Act now moving through Congress. Now, it appears that House conferees more »»
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Friday, May 23, 2008Single-Payer FolliesBy Grace-Marie TurnerFiled As: Health CareSarah Anderson, an ophthalmologist with the U.K.'s National Health Service (NHS), provides a first-hand account of the country's 'postcode lottery,' a system which decides who gets vital drugs more »»
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Thursday, May 22, 2008Should we end ERISA?What is seen and what is unseen By Joseph D. ColettiFiled As: Health CareSomebody suggested the other day getting rid of the health insurance component of ERISA. Duke economist Chris Conover estimated that the ERISA mandate actually produced $46 billion in net benefits. In North Carolina, ERISA ... more »»
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Thursday, May 22, 2008Charter Schools: Where Does Your State Rank?By John LaPlanteFiled As: Education (k-12)Though they aren't the only solution to what ails public education, charter schools can be useful. But some states have laws that severely restrict their use. The Center for Education Reform ranks states (PDF) on the quality ... more »»
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Thursday, May 22, 2008Florida Fumbles A Fine Opportunity for Health ReformYou Can Vote At 18, But You're Not Competent to Buy A Health Plan Until 30 By John R. GrahamFiled As: Health CareWe've had some positive chatter about Governor Crist and the Republican-majority legislature's health reform. Sure, they've got a couple of things right: lightening up on hospital Certificate of Need, permitting ... more »»
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Thursday, May 22, 2008Minnesota Expansion VetoedBy Merrill Matthews, Jr.Filed As: Health CareGov. Tim Pawlenty (R-Minn.) wasted no time in vetoing health reform legislation passed by the legislature. In his veto message, Governor Pawlenty cited a number of important factors, including under-funding of the proposed program expansions, government crowd- out of private coverage, and no proposal to ... more »»
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Thursday, May 22, 2008Charity Care in ActionBy Grace-Marie TurnerFiled As: Health CareThe way to care for the poor is through true charity — not government "charity" devised by politicians, writes Dr. Alieta Eck, a specialist in internal medicine and founder of the Zarephath Health Center. ... more »»
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008Are Potential Savings from Health Care Computerization Overstated?By Paul GessingFiled As: Health Care, Information TechnologyEach of the candidates (especially-emphatic has been Hillary Clinton) for President have made computerization and greater adoption of information technology top priorities. Of course, with a ... more »»
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