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Harry Reid & Democrats’ health “reform” will enslave us
As you’ve probably heard, Senate Majority Leader Harry Read likens those who oppose the Democrats’ so-called health care “reform” as those who opposed the end of slavery: Melissa Clouthier points out the irony of this, as it is the Democrats’ … Continue reading
Why to condemn insurance companies
Is the for-profit insurance industry a “predator” that “prevent[s] us from having a decent health care system”? Letter writer Bruce Robinson says so (Daily Camera, December 1). He’s partially right. The real predators are politicians who inhibit needed health policy … Continue reading
Killer: National Organ Transplant Act
From the Institute for Justice: Every year, 1,000 Americans die because they cannot find a matching bone marrow donor. Minorities are hit especially hard. Common sense suggests that offering modest incentives to attract more bone marrow donors would be worth … Continue reading
Medical tourism on a cruise ship?
The following video is based on a new novel called Universal Coverage, by Daniel Putkowski. That is, it’s not real. However, medical tourism on a cruise ship is an interesting possible consequence of increased government control over our medical care … Continue reading
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Tagged choice, competition, health care video, medical tourism
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Should we expect the same treatment as professional athletes?
Writes Arnold Kling at EconLog (emphasis added): Both the private health insurance industry and the music industry are operating business models that to me appear to be unsustainable and anachronistic. The music industry developed in a world of vinyl records. … Continue reading
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Should you depend on politicians for medical care?
Each of us, at the end of the day, has more control over the size of our bank accounts than we have over politically influenced bureaucrats. — Donald Boudreaux Keep this in mind when considering if it’s a good idea … Continue reading
New CDC head vs. your freedom
Check out some scary aspects of the new head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Thomas Frieden. From Jacob Sullum at Reason: Frieden, an infectious disease specialist who is known mainly as an enthusiastic advocate of New York’s strict smoking … Continue reading
In Canada, regulators decide who gets care
On April 14 the Denver Post published an excellent letter by Tish Jeffers of Centennial. Excellent work, Tish! Re: “Look to Canada for single-payer success,” April 11 letter to the editor. So, Timothy Snowden, who visits Canada often, has polled … Continue reading
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Colorado SB 61: insurers might deny fewer claims, but at what cost?
Colorado SB 061 is a case of what is seen and what is not unseen. What is seen: fewer denied insurance claims (probably). What is not seen: increased insurance premiums and more people who cannot afford insurance. The bill summary … Continue reading
Gov’t health care’s threat to innovation
With the so-called “stimulus package” threatening to expand government control over health care even more, Grace Marie Turner reminds us of the kind of private-sector innovations in health care and insurance aimed to please customers: Spurred on by competitive pressures, … Continue reading