The end-of-year budget deal passed by the House and Senate repealed the so-called “Cadillac Tax.” While never implemented, the Cadillac Tax would have placed a 40 percent excise tax on … READ MORE
Healthcare
Health Care Price Transparency Will Force Long-Overdue Reform
The Trump Administration recently announced a historic shift toward greater transparency and openness in our healthcare system. On November 15, the administration released a final rule requiring hospitals to post … READ MORE
A Missing Piece in the Debate about Medicare for All
“Free healthcare” is a fallacy. Last year, $3.5 trillion, or 17.9% of the United States gross domestic product, was spent on healthcare. That equates to about $10,739 per American. Switching … READ MORE
Is Democratic Socialism Right For America?
Though still a young country, America leads the world as a place of freedom and success due to, in part, by the free market and limited government its citizens enjoy. … READ MORE
Political Rhyming: The 116th and 99th Congresses
Speculation rises, as pundits predict what the 116th Congress will accomplish over the next two years. Some say a divided government means only more more gridlock is on the way. … READ MORE
The Only Preexisting Condition That Matters: The High Cost of Healthcare
There’s been a lot of political noise, much of it amplified by the media, heading into the November elections about healthcare and the two party’s stances on the issue. As … READ MORE
A Rational Take On Medicare For All
A lot has been said the past few weeks about Medicare for All. On one side, it’s the end of America’s health care problems. On the other, it’s the beginning … READ MORE
The High Cost of “Free” Health Care
No issue is fueling the rise of Democratic socialism more than health care and, specifically, the allure of “free” health care. Democratic socialists Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are making … READ MORE