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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

State House Call Blogger is "Blogger of the Year" 

By John LaPlante

Filed As:  General, Health Care

Dr. Donald May, a retired surgeon who writes on State House Call, has been honored by Americans for Prosperity as Blogger of the Year for his blog more »»

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Making It Harder for Smokers to Get Affordable Health Care 

Another Grand Idea From the Folks Behind San Francisco's Healthy Access Plan

By John R. Graham

Filed As:  Health Care

I've spilled a lot of virtual ink on San Francisco's tax-hiking proposal for so-called "universal" health care, the Healthy Access Plan.  But driving up costs for small business is hardly the only mischief ... more »»

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

$129 Million Extra Required: That's a Success? 

By John LaPlante

Filed As:  Health Care

Is RomneyCare working? Not quite, observes an editorial in today's Wall Street Journal:

Even Mitt Romney, who should know better, more »»

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

The Emperor Has no Clothes 

The WSJ provides some clear thinking on Massachusetts

By Marc Kilmer

Filed As:  Health Care

In an editorial today, the Wall Street Journal illustrates why those who think that Massachusetts health care plan is going well are just plain wrong:

more »»

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Got Showtime? Watch Al Get Gored 

By John LaPlante

Filed As:  Environment

The Tennessee Center for Policy Research made a big splash when it uncovered the disconnect between Al Gore's "small footprint" rhetoric and the Yeti-sized footprint of his own home.

Penn & Teller have devoted an episode of their show, ... more »»

Monday, July 28, 2008

Health Alert: Medicaid Reform that Works 

By John Goodman

Filed As:  Health Care

The most radical Medicaid reform plan in the country is entering its second year. Initiated by Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, the program lets enrollees choose among competing private health plans, and they have incentives for healthy behavior in the form of credits to a special type of Health Savings Account. ... more »»

Monday, July 28, 2008

Navajos Embrace the Nanny State 

Ban includes chewing tobacco

By Marc Kilmer

Filed As:  Health Care

It looks like the march of the Nanny State has now reached America's Indian reservations:

The Navajo Nation Council has voted to ban smoking and chewing tobacco in public places on the vast reservation, including outdoor venues such ... more »»

Monday, July 28, 2008

Businesses Already Shouldering Their Share in Massachusetts 

Governor wants them to pay more

By Marc Kilmer

Filed As:  Health Care

In response to Governor Devall Patrick's plan to make businesses in Massachusetts pay more to fund the costly Massachusetts health care plan, the Boston Herald has a great editorial reminding the ... more »»

Monday, July 28, 2008

Shortage of Rural Docs in Maryland Predicted 

By Marc Kilmer

Filed As:  Health Care

The state association of doctors is saying that Marylanders who live in rural areas may soon see a shortage of doctors to treat them:

The report, known as the Maryland Physician Workforce Study, ... more »»

Monday, July 28, 2008

Soak the Rich = Boom and Bust 

By John LaPlante

Filed As:  Budget and Tax

Soak the rich? Sure, why not?

Raising state income tax rates on someone at the upper end of the income distribution, but doing so will contribute to boom-and-bust cycles, explains Robert P. Murphy, ... more »»

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