Smoke? Overweight? New regulations could raise your insurance rates
FoxNews.com: NCPA President John C. Goodman says not meeting certain health guidelines could lead to a 50% increase in health insurance fees.
When It Comes To Healthcare Issues, Paul Krugman Is Wrong 100% Of The Time
Forbes: In his latest Forbes commentary, NCPA President John C. Goodman says the California exchange excludes some of the best hospitals and the best doctors.
Grocery Stores, Healthcare, and the Case for Real Markets
Psychology Today: Allowing healthcare to operate in a real-free market would improve quality and stabilize costs, says NCPA President John C. Goodman.
Keeping Your Insurance Plan
CNBC: The Affordable Care Act may force some small businesses to change their current health care plans according to NCPA President John C. Goodman.
Obamacare Price Discrimination
Fox News Channel: On Brett Baier’s Special Report, NCPA President John C. Goodman says certain diet and lifestyle choices could lead to higher healthcare prices.
Grading Texas Schools: A Preliminary Report on North Texas
This report measures school performance based on state-of-the-art techniques for calculating the value each school adds to the test scores of its students. Read the full article here.
Reverse Mortgages Become Sinkholes for Many
Reverse mortgages, which allow seniors age 62 and older to tap into their home equity and receive an annuity payment during their retirement years, have grown in popularity; but so have the potential pitfalls, according to a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA).
Health Reform Saving Young Adults Millions for ER Care: Study
Health Day in U.S. News & World Report: NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick questions whether the Affordable Care Act is the most economical way to receive healthcare coverage.
The Ups and Downs of Reverse Mortgages
Reverse mortgages, formally known as home equity conversion mortgages (HECM), allow seniors to tap into their home equity and receive a lump sum or annuity payment during their retirement years. This money can help pay their living expenses as long as they live or, in the case of a couple, neither spouse in lives the house. While reverse mortgages have grown in popularity, so have problems and potential trouble in the reverse mortgage market.
Obama's Scandalous Legacy
It’s too early to tell if May will be remembered as marking the beginning of a failed second term for President Obama, but it is clear the atmosphere in Washington …
Lightening an Energy Load Requires a Ton of Work
energybiz.com: Finding common ground on hot button energy issues has been a major impediment. But one area where policymakers are coming together is in the realm of energy efficiency, which is cost-effective while it is also reducing emissions and the reliance on electric generation.
Coming: A Two-Tiered Health Care System
Townhall.com: In his latest Townhall.com piece, NCPA President John C. Goodman says the Affordable Care Act will create a two-tiered healthcare system that will lead to long wait times for some consumers.
What tummy tucks can teach us about health care reform
CNN Money: According to a new NCPA study, U.S. medical prices have been rising about 5% a year while total spending has remained the same.
Coming Soon To America: A Two-Tiered, Canadian-Style Health Care System
Forbes: A two-tiered healthcare system will lead to fast and efficient care for some and long waits for others, says NCPA President John C. Goodman.
If this health plan is 'socialism,' we need more of it
Los Angeles Times: NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick says that by requiring insurers to post their prices in the same spot, it will make it much easier for consumers to shop for health insurance policies.
Six Billion Physician Fees
Psychology Today: The flexibility and instability of healthcare prices leads to uncertainty among consumers about what procedures they are paying for, says NCPA President John C. Goodman.
Bank Reserves: A Hot Potato
Forbes: NCPA Distinguished Fellow Bob McTeer explains the complexities of bank reserves and the current policy the Federal Reserve has to increase lending.
Obama’s New Minimum Wage, Insurance Mandates Will Create Labor Market Tsunami
heartlander.org: NCPA President John C. Goodman explains how an increase in the minimum wage would have adverse effects on employment.
The Market for Medical Care Should Work Like Cosmetic Surgery
Every day, millions of American consumers go shopping. In the process, they compare the prices and quality of goods and services ranging from groceries to cellular telephone service to fast food to housing. But that daily ritual changes when it comes to comparing prices for medical care. Health care is the only major sector of our economy where consumers typically do not make decisions based on comparison shopping.
Navigating the ObamaCare Maze
Wall Street Journal: The Affordable Care Act will be ineffective due to the lack of money budgeted, complexity and competency that is associated with the new healthcare reform, says NCPA President John C. Goodman.
May 16, 2013
NCPA Senior Fellow Dr. H. Sterling Burnett will speak at the 5th International Rare Earths Summit at the W. Union Square Hotel in New York City. Dr. Burnett’s topic will …
Economics of the 2013-2014 Debate Topic: U.S. Economic Engagement Toward Cuba, Mexico or Venezuela
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its economic engagement toward Cuba, Mexico or Venezuela.
Healthcare and the Poor: Why Money Works Better than Waiting
Psychology Today: In his latest Psychology Today commentary, NCPA President John C. Goodman says time is used as the currency of choice for healthcare payment.
The Cruel Things President Obama is Doing to the Labor Market
Forbes: With the recent passage of the Affordable Care Act, employers are now subject to regulations that will hurt the labor market, says NCPA President John C. Goodman.
Ethanol-blend gas – issues of mileage, engine wear discussed
One News Now: NCPA Senior Fellow H. Sterling Burnett says that increasing ethanol from E10 to E15 will cause more damage to car engines and lead to more breakdowns.