End the Discrimination Against Seniors
The recent Democratic National Convention featured two themes of interest to working seniors: choice is an essential function of freedom, and every person should have access to affordable healthcare.
COVID Showed Americans the Cost of Bureaucratic Incompetence
The COVID-19 pandemic epitomizes the federal bureaucracy’s callousness toward responsible stewardship and efficient management of government resources during a crisis.
Biden-Harris Price Controls Causing Senior Drug Prices to Skyrocket
If there’s one axiom, we all know about Washington, D.C., is that it’s full of well-intentioned policies and unintended (read: harmful) consequences. A recent reminder of unintended policy consequences is the so-called Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Harris-Walz administration would continue attacks on Medicare Advantage
Believe it or not, there’s a federal government program that, by and large, works. It’s popular and getting more so. Success has put Medicare Advantage and its program administrators (insurance companies) in the sights of regulators and policymakers
COVID Censorship Began, but Didn’t End, With Lab-Leak Theory
Nothing has damaged to the public’s trust in the public health bureaucracy more than the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gain of Function, Loss of … Everything Else
It did not have to be this way. The COVID-19 pandemic cost American citizens their lives, their livelihoods, education, mental health, reputations and, ultimately, civil and religious freedoms.
The Unseen Impact of Health Bureaucracy on Medicare Advantage
The first Presidential Debate of 2024 illuminated various pressing public health issues, with a particular spotlight on Medicare and its enduring relevance to millions of Americans.
The Citizen’s Guide to Public Health Reform in the First Presidential Debate
Last night’s first Presidential Debate of the 2024 general election has triggered substantial commentary and analysis; much of it focused on aspects outside of the issues discussed.
The WHO Pandemic Treaty: Deja Vu All Over Again
One would be hard-pressed to find many Americans today who look back at the pandemic with fondness or admiration for the way in which our government – including our public health officials – responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transparency in Medicare: A Necessity for Public Health Reform
The first Presidential Debate of 2024 has reignited discussions on the future of Medicare, particularly focusing on the contentious issue of Medicare Advantage (MA). President Biden’s remark that “we beat Medicare” has puzzled many, shedding light on the administration’s stance towards this crucial program.