Tag Archives: medical licensing

Colo. HB 11-1173: Daily Camera opposes licensing of naturapathic doctors

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Brian Schwartz

Writing for the Boulder Daily Camera’s Editorial Board, Erika Stutzman admirably defends individual freedom & responsibly by opposing Colorado House Bill 11-1173, which would prohibit naturopathic physicians from practicing without a license. Continue reading →

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Colo. HB 11-1173: Licensing of naturopathic doctors limits competition, increase prices

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Brian Schwartz

Occupational licensing is a tried and true way for professionals to restrict competition while claiming to protect consumers. Colorado HB11-1173 is the latest example. It’s sure to put some naturopathic doctors of a job, limit entry of new doctors into the marketplace, and increase prices patients pay. Continue reading →

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Amendment 63 vs. the Unlicensed Vampire Alarmists

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Brian Schwartz

Does the Colorado Constitution guarantee the rights of violent criminals to be armed in prison or when released on parole? You might think so if you believe criticisms of Amendment 63. Amendment 63 would prohibit the state from forcing you … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts’ bills propose to enslave doctors

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Brian Schwartz

Either provide medical treatment to people at prices we set, or lose your license to practice medicine in Massachusetts.  Both bills in question are Senate Bill 2170 and House Bill 4452 contain such language. Both the House Billand Senate Bill … Continue reading →

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Should government register surgical technicians?

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Brian Schwartz

In response to the heinous disgusting crime by Kristen Parker, who exposed thousands of people with hepatitus C, Colorado State Representatives Debbie Benefield and Sara Gagliardiare sponsoring a bill to “require surgical technicians to be registered with the state before … Continue reading →

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Politicians and special interests vs. patient health

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Brian Schwartz

Special interests already make medical care and insurance through mandated benefits laws and medical licensing laws.  Economist Shirley Svorny summarizes these and other ways politicians and special interests benefit at our expense.  An excerpt: The Democrats’ proposal for health care … Continue reading →

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Medical Licensing: An Obstacle to Affordable, Quality Care

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Brian Schwartz

This is the subject of a new Cato Institute Policy Analysis by economist Shirley Svorny.   Here’s the summary: In the United States, the authority to regulate medical professionals lies with the states. To practice within a state, clinicians must obtain … Continue reading →

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