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$1T in Medicaid Cuts That Leave Beneficiaries Better Off

$1T in Medicaid Cuts That Leave Beneficiaries Better Off

John Goodman identifies 12 reforms to Medicaid that will Allow Republicans to reach their budget goals without reducing any real benefit for enrollees. Among the  ideas: let enrollees buy medical care the way they buy food with food stamps, have a heath savings account and have access to 24/7 direct primary care. More

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China’s Decades-Long Tragedy

China’s Decades-Long Tragedy

We are witnessing one of the greatest ironies of modern history: the population policy of the Chinese government. The state’s coercive one-child policy—complete with forced birth control, sterilizations, late (even caesarean) abortions, and likely infanticide—began...

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Why Can’t Every School be a Magnet School?

Why Can’t Every School be a Magnet School?

For many years, magnet schools were the only public schools that competed for students. And the experience as been very positive. So why can’t every school do that? John Goodman argues that every public school should be able to specialize in what it does best and compete for students. More

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What Should Republicans Do About Medicaid?

What Should Republicans Do About Medicaid?

There is tremendous waste in the program. That means that Congress can make the program work better for beneficiaries and at the same time free up trillions of dollars to help fund the tax bill. The reforms include Roth Health Savings Accounts, 24/7 direct primary care, and access to a competitive medical marketplace. More

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Where DOGE and the Tax Bill Intersect

Where DOGE and the Tax Bill Intersect

On the one hand, Elon Musk has been given a goal of reducing government waste by the Trump administration. On the other hand, congressional Republicans are desperate to find ways to cut spending in order to pay for a high-priority tax bill. The intersection of these two goals creates a rare opportunity to institute reforms that would be very hard to accomplish under ordinary circumstances. More.

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Free Market Solutions to Health Policy Challenges: A New Era Under Trump

Free Market Solutions to Health Policy Challenges: A New Era Under Trump

In this episode of Health Care News, host AnneMarie Schieber and health economist Devon Herrick tackle the latest health policy shifts under the Trump administration’s second term. They discuss the implications of executive orders impacting health care, including the shift away from gender identity mandates, the withdrawal from the World Health Organization, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in medicine. Tune in to hear their insights on free-market approaches to health care reform, the challenges of bureaucracy, and the potential for innovation in drug development and patient care. Don’t miss this thoughtful analysis from a free-market perspective!

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Cutting Government Waste

Cutting Government Waste

There is a great deal of waste in our entitlement programs. And by cutting out waste, we can make these programs work better for the people who depend on them.
Take Social Security. Last year the agency said it has identified 2 million beneficiaries who have been overpaid. It has sent them “clawback” letters, demanding Uncle Sam’s money back. In some cases, the claims go back several decades, and the amounts can be more than $300,000. More

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