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Monday, June 9, 2008New York to Drug Companies: Drop DeadBy John LaPlanteFiled As: Health CareThe State of New York is considering legislation (A. 7468--summary; text) requiring any drug company that gives a doctor or other health care practitioner a gift worth $75 or ... more »»
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Monday, June 9, 2008Should Government Require a License to Distribute Information?By John LaPlanteFiled As: Health CareAmericans have a funny relationship with prescription drugs and the companies that make them. On the one hand, we appreciate the fact that they can save lives and make them better. On the other hand, we're sure that they're up to no good. Put the New York Legislature in the latter ... more »»
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Monday, June 9, 2008Small Steps in the Right Direction for NJCo-payments, income verification being considered By Marc KilmerFiled As: Health CareIn response to a state audit that found that the state Medicaid system was paying for medical care for people who earned almost $300,000 a year, the legislature is considering legislation to verify ... more »»
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Monday, June 9, 2008Goodman on DrugsBy John GoodmanFiled As: Health CareThere is a new book out on pharmaceuticals with a chapter by yours truly. Is it the chapter worth reading? That depends on how much ... more »»
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Monday, June 9, 2008The High Costs of Retiree Health Care BenefitsBy J. Scott MoodyFiled As: Health CareA story from CNN/Money article why Mainers should be worried about the $4.5 billion unfunded retirement liability for state government workers and teachers. The article states: "Here's the ... more »»
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Monday, June 9, 2008No More S'Mores!Seattle bans bonfires in attempt to fight global warming By John LaPlanteFiled As: EnvironmentTodd Myers of the Washington Policy Center comments on a recent proposal in Seattle (since shelved) to prohibit (at least on one beach) a staple of summer, the bonfire. Is there an ... more »»
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Monday, June 9, 2008The Role of Charity Care in a Free MarketBy Paul HsiehFiled As: Health CareI 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 »»
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Monday, June 9, 2008Schwarzenegger Supporter Advocates Government Monopoly Health CareUnion Boss: "I pledge...Canadian...health care..." By John R. GrahamFiled As: Health CareOne of Gov. Schwarzenegger's reasons for his Health Care Deforminator ABX1 1, which would have imposed a massive tax hike to fund ... more »»
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Monday, June 9, 2008Give Them an Eye ChartBy Sally PipesFiled As: Health CareThe campaign trail is awash with promises to make universal health care a reality. Candidates claim they can lower costs — and insure everyone — through legislative mandates and increased government intervention in the healthcare market.
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Sunday, June 8, 2008"Universal" Health Care Proponent Bemoans Political Difficulty of Achieving GoalBy Paul GessingFiled As: Health CareMichael L. Millenson, a health care consultant and the author of "Demanding Medical Excellence: Doctors and Accountability in the Information Age," writing in today's Washington Post,... more »»
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