Health Care Reform
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Two Good Healthcare Headlines
We all could use a little bit of good news on health policy these days. And Douglas Holtz-Eakin of the American Action Forum provides it in the latest edition of AAF’s “Reality Check-Up: The Truth About Single-Payer Systems.” He commends two articles for readers of the series, and I will ...
Commentary
Trump’s Crusade Against ACA ‘Quiet,’ Historic
Last month, the Trump administration proposed a new rule to ensure “Marketplace Integrity and Affordability” on Obamacare’s health insurance exchanges. Washington is awash in proposed rules. But this one stands out. Read the op-ed:
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Here’s what “radical transparency” on health care can look like
“Radical transparency” has become a favorite phrase of the Trump administration. The president recently signed an executive order that aims to “empower patients with clear, accurate, and actionable pricing information.” If hospitals and insurers comply — and that’s a big if — patients will finally be able to shop for ...
Commentary
Congress Ought To Dismantle The Healthcare Deep State
One senior Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer is reportedly trying to shield the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) from mass layoffs and budget cuts, according to a recent Politico expose. That’s a shame. If there’s any agency in Washington that deserves to be cut to the bone—or ...
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Counting the Cost of Single-Payer
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is back on the road promoting Medicare for All. “We are the only major nation on earth that does not guarantee health care to all people as a human right,” he complained in a recent speech in Nevada. But the Vermont senator failed to explain how ...
Commentary
Medicare fraud should be next in line for DOGE
The Department of Government Efficiency’s crackdown on waste, fraud and abuse is off to a fast start. But as an engine of government savings, DOGE still has substantial untapped potential. That’s because it hasn’t yet addressed the fraud crippling one of the federal government’s largest programs: Medicare. In fiscal year ...
Commentary
Republicans’ Free Chance To Save Sick Kids
Right now, Congress has a chance to save the lives of countless sick children—without spending a dime of taxpayer money. It could seize that opportunity by reauthorizing the Pediatric Priority Review Voucher (PPRV) program—which incentivizes companies to invest in lifesaving but financially risky treatments for rare pediatric diseases. Read the ...
Commentary
Republicans, don’t give up on healthcare reform
In his first week back in the White House, President Donald Trump issued several executive orders related to health policy. But lasting action on healthcare reform, from reining in wasteful or fraudulent Medicaid spending to rolling back billions in premium subsidies, can only come from Congress, which holds the power ...
Biosimilars
The Biosimilar Promise
Reforms Can Improve Competition and Generate More Savings
Reforms Can Improve Competition and Generate More Savings By Wayne Winegarden | January 7, 2025 READ PDF Executive Summary Reforms that will strengthen the biosimilar market and expand savings opportunities include: Reforming (ideally repealing) the Inflation Reduction Act’s price control measures. Improving the incentives underlying the current buy-and-bill system to ...
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Make Hospitals Competitive Again by Reining in Spending
The United States spent $4.9 trillion on healthcare in 2023, according to figures published last month by the federal government. That’s an increase of 7.5% relative to 2022. What’s behind this astounding spending growth? It’s largely hospital care. Read the entire op-ed here.
Two Good Healthcare Headlines
We all could use a little bit of good news on health policy these days. And Douglas Holtz-Eakin of the American Action Forum provides it in the latest edition of AAF’s “Reality Check-Up: The Truth About Single-Payer Systems.” He commends two articles for readers of the series, and I will ...
Trump’s Crusade Against ACA ‘Quiet,’ Historic
Last month, the Trump administration proposed a new rule to ensure “Marketplace Integrity and Affordability” on Obamacare’s health insurance exchanges. Washington is awash in proposed rules. But this one stands out. Read the op-ed:
Here’s what “radical transparency” on health care can look like
“Radical transparency” has become a favorite phrase of the Trump administration. The president recently signed an executive order that aims to “empower patients with clear, accurate, and actionable pricing information.” If hospitals and insurers comply — and that’s a big if — patients will finally be able to shop for ...
Congress Ought To Dismantle The Healthcare Deep State
One senior Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer is reportedly trying to shield the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) from mass layoffs and budget cuts, according to a recent Politico expose. That’s a shame. If there’s any agency in Washington that deserves to be cut to the bone—or ...
Counting the Cost of Single-Payer
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is back on the road promoting Medicare for All. “We are the only major nation on earth that does not guarantee health care to all people as a human right,” he complained in a recent speech in Nevada. But the Vermont senator failed to explain how ...
Medicare fraud should be next in line for DOGE
The Department of Government Efficiency’s crackdown on waste, fraud and abuse is off to a fast start. But as an engine of government savings, DOGE still has substantial untapped potential. That’s because it hasn’t yet addressed the fraud crippling one of the federal government’s largest programs: Medicare. In fiscal year ...
Republicans’ Free Chance To Save Sick Kids
Right now, Congress has a chance to save the lives of countless sick children—without spending a dime of taxpayer money. It could seize that opportunity by reauthorizing the Pediatric Priority Review Voucher (PPRV) program—which incentivizes companies to invest in lifesaving but financially risky treatments for rare pediatric diseases. Read the ...
Republicans, don’t give up on healthcare reform
In his first week back in the White House, President Donald Trump issued several executive orders related to health policy. But lasting action on healthcare reform, from reining in wasteful or fraudulent Medicaid spending to rolling back billions in premium subsidies, can only come from Congress, which holds the power ...
The Biosimilar Promise
Reforms Can Improve Competition and Generate More Savings
Reforms Can Improve Competition and Generate More Savings By Wayne Winegarden | January 7, 2025 READ PDF Executive Summary Reforms that will strengthen the biosimilar market and expand savings opportunities include: Reforming (ideally repealing) the Inflation Reduction Act’s price control measures. Improving the incentives underlying the current buy-and-bill system to ...
Make Hospitals Competitive Again by Reining in Spending
The United States spent $4.9 trillion on healthcare in 2023, according to figures published last month by the federal government. That’s an increase of 7.5% relative to 2022. What’s behind this astounding spending growth? It’s largely hospital care. Read the entire op-ed here.
