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The Only Preexisting Condition That Matters: The High Cost of Healthcare Artboard 1

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

Socialism

The High Cost of “Free” Health Care Artboard 1

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

federal spending

Think of the Children! Artboard 1

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 Artboard 1

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 Artboard 1

[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 Artboard 1

“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 Artboard 1

“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

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