Media Releases
A Republican Plan Would “Insure Almost Everybody”
Most Republican plans to replace Obamacare envision spending all their health insurance subsidy dollars in the individual market, just like Obamacare does. But a new plan takes a radically different approach.
Goodman Says President Obama’s Memories About Health Reform Are Faulty
Republicans did offer an alternative health plan and even President Obama’s own advisors thought the McCain health plan was better than the Obama approach.
Republicans May Not Be Able to Find a Replacement for Obamacare
Finding a replacement for Obamacare that their colleagues will support may prove to be an impossible task for Republicans on Capitol Hill, says a health economist familiar with the obstacles involved.
Colorado Seniors Threatened with a Tax on Social Security Benefits by Ballot Measure
A Constitutional amendment to create free health care for everyone in Colorado would impose very high tax rates on senior citizens, even though they would get almost no benefits from the measure, according to a new study by Goodman Institute.
Thousands of Win/Win Policy Changes Are Being Ignored by Politicians, Says New Report
Imagine a government spending program that could be altered in a way that lowers the cost to the taxpayers and at the same time improves services for the beneficiaries. The change would literally make everyone better off.
Study: Some Older Workers Face Astronomical Tax Rates
People in their 60s who keep on working can face extremely high tax rates – much higher than the rates faced by millionaires and billionaires, according to a new study.
Father of Health Savings Accounts Says They Should Be Used in Every Aspect of Medicine
Health Savings Accounts have enormous potential to control costs and increase the quality of care if only the government would allow it, according to the economist who is credited with being the “father” of the idea.
Tax Expert who Opposes Trump Says His Corporate Tax Reform Is Actually Very Good
The corporate tax reform proposed by Donald Trump would result in a hefty pay raise for most American workers, according to a well-regarded tax specialist who doesn’t plan to vote for him.
Health Economists on the Left and Right are Predicting an Obamacare Death Spiral
Princeton University health economist, Uwe Reinhardt, is generally viewed as a friend and supporter of the Obama administration’s efforts to reform the health care system.
Media Advisory: Background Briefing and Joint Press Conference on The World’s Greatest Healthcare Plan
U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions and Senator Bill Cassidy, MD will hold a joint press conference to discuss their bicameral free marketplace healthcare plan.