Are the Uninsured Getting a Free Ride?
Townhall – John Goodman’s latest commentary stirs debate over the actual costs of health care for the uninsured.
Health Care Reform and Seniors
Fox Business – National Center for Policy Analysis CEO and President John C. Goodman discusses the affects of health care reform on seniors.
UK’s NHS Seeks to Limit Care for Smokers, Obese
Health Care News – NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick is quoted on Britain’s government-run healthcare system in Health Care News.
What Health Reform Means For Medicare
Health Affairs Blog – John Goodman and Thomas Saving explain the
impact Obamacare will have on Medicare.
What Health Reform Means For Medicare
Health Affairs Blog – John Goodman and Thomas Saving explain the
impact Obamacare will have on Medicare.
Health Reform Means Medicare Cuts for Seniors
NCPA – Medicare reforms will drastically reduce Medicare spending, according to a study from the National Center for Policy Analysis.
Louisiana Joins Eight Other States Seeking MLR Waivers
Health Care News – An analysis of possible consequences of the medical loss ratio (MLR) regulations required by Obamacare, with comments by Devon Herrick.
Money left over in your health savings account?
Money Magazine – Advice on the safest way to invest money with a health savings account.
Huckabee: Bin Laden doesn’t make Obama invincible
Associated Press – After his appearance at an NCPA luncheon, Mike Huckabee shared his opinions on President Obama’s reelection potential.
Mike Huckabee
Mike Huckabee Former Governor of Arkansas, former candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the United States and host of the Fox News Channel program “Huckabee” WHEN: Thursday, May …
How Much Do Public Schools Spend on Teaching?
Public education now costs federal, state and local governments upward of $500 billion annually. This total is up from $354 billion 15 years ago and currently represents the largest state and local government expenditure. While spending increased nearly 50 percent, enrollment increased by just over 10 percent, reading and science scores held steady and on-time graduation hovered at 70 percent.
How Should Medicare Pay for Medical Care?
The Health Care Blog – The economics of service vs. price for Medicare enrollees from John Goodman.
How Should Medicare Pay for Medical Care?
The Health Care Blog – The economics of service vs. price for Medicare enrollees from John Goodman.
Subsidized Solar Power Among Fastest Growing Energy Sources
NCPA – Globally, grid-connected solar power capacity increased faster than any other energy source from 2004-2009, according to a new study from National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA). However, the study also notes that solar energy still relies heavily on government support.
Solar Power Prospects
The production of electricity from renewable energy technologies is growing much faster than the electric power supply as a whole, and solar power is among the fastest growing segments of the renewable energy market. Public policy concerns and economics are driving this growth. Some analysts and politicians believe that increasing solar power use will enhance U.S. national security by reducing dependence on imported energy — primarily oil from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Russia.
How Health Reform Affects Current and Future Retirees
This year Medicare will spend more than $530 billion. Beneficiaries will pay for about 20 percent of spending through premiums and income tax payments. Workers will pay the remaining 80 percent through payroll and income taxes. In return for transferring their income to retirees, workers expect to receive health care benefits when they retire or if they become disabled.
Update on Federal Medicaid Funding
NCPA – The richest states that spend the most money receive more money for Medicaid under the federal formula used to decide how much funding states receive, according to a new report by National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA).
Update on Federal Medicaid Funding
Medicaid is a joint federal-state health program, primarily for the poor. At the federal level, Medicaid is an entitlement. Each enrollee has a right to benefits. However, federal funds are not distributed equally. Each state determines its own Medicaid spending, but receives federal funds based on a matching formula.
Getting Off the "More Great Teachers" Treadmill
Education Week News – Rick Hess discusses possible solutions to the United States’ teacher shortage, and references the NCPA’s 2006 study “Educating School Teachers.”
GOP presidential hopefuls to visit Dallas this week
Dallas Morning News online – The Dallas Morning News promotes The Hatton W. Sumners Lecture Series event with Mike Huckabee.
Ryan's Plan
Townhall.com – John Goodman’s latest commentary compares ObamaCare to the Ryan plan.
Ryan's Plan
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) has proposed a Medicare reform plan that is being contrasted with the approach adopted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), what some people call ObamaCare. The plan is the centerpiece of the House Republican budget; it’s attracting a lot of criticism from the Obama administration and from left-of-center commentators; and even Republicans seem to be backing away from it.
Like Long Medical Wait Times, Crowded Emergency Rooms? You’ll Love ObamaCare.
Reason – This article on the predicted rise of emergency room visits under ObamaCare references Goodman’s calculations in Health Affairs.
Bluey and Burnett: More oil would mean smaller deficit
With the price of oil at more than $100 per barrel, higher gasoline prices are eating into Americans’ budgets. Consumers, however, are not the only ones losing out. The various taxes, lease revenues and royalty payments to federal, state and local governments for oil and gas production on public lands is a significant source of revenue – among the largest sources outside of the personal income tax. Yet, the Obama administration stubbornly clings to a “no new production in our backyard policy” – while blaming oil companies for high prices.
Bluey and Burnett: More oil would mean smaller deficit
With the price of oil at more than $100 per barrel, higher gasoline prices are eating into Americans’ budgets. Consumers, however, are not the only ones losing out. The various taxes, lease revenues and royalty payments to federal, state and local governments for oil and gas production on public lands is a significant source of revenue – among the largest sources outside of the personal income tax. Yet, the Obama administration stubbornly clings to a ‘no new production in our backyard policy’ – while blaming oil companies for high prices.