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
Medicaid
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
Think of the Children!
Federal spending favors the elderly. It has been this way for decades due to Medicare and Social Security receiving the lion's share of the federal budget. But as health care, … READ MORE
Here’s What Congress Will Try to Accomplish in 2018 and the Likelihood of It Happening
After accomplishing a major overhaul of the tax code to end 2017, the Republican controlled Congress needs to figure out what to do in 2018. Their agenda could include a … READ MORE
BAD BOYS: HHS Watchdogs Have Big August, Fraudsters Be Warned
[popup_trigger id="1202" tag="span"][/popup_trigger] Improper payment noncompliance is at its highest point to date. Only fifteen agencies make up 96% of the government’s $136.7 billion in improper payments, and over 65% of those … READ MORE
D.C. Slaps the Baseline Towards a Fiscal Crisis
“Under current law.” Three seemingly simple words that are driving a divisive and confusing debate about Medicaid reform in Washington. Three simple words that also have enormous and catastrophic consequences … READ MORE
Social Security: Good Intentions, Unintended Consequences
“The information encoded in your DNA determines your unique biological characteristics, such as sex, eye color, age and Social Security number.” The Pulitzer Prize winning author, Dave Barry, was obviously … READ MORE