Health Care Policy

By Avik Roy: Imagine a shoe store with just one brand of sneakers; now apply that to medical care.

By Marc Siegel: Its failures have made the folly of government-driven health care obvious.

By Marie Fishpaw and Tim Chapman: Health care nonetheless remains a major concern for Americans. In fact, it was the No. 1 issue in last year’s midterm elections.

By Christopher Jacobs: The report once again demonstrates Medicare’s shaky financial standing, as the retirement of 10,000 Baby Boomers every day continues to tax the program’s limited resources.

By Alieta Eck, M.D.: Medicare has already become a system to be gamed.

By Chris Pope: Healthcare costs are largely expenses associated with hospital facilities and medical staff. So long as there is a desire to maintain or expand capacity, merely reforming insurance arrangements will make little…

By Joe Grogan: Last week, Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced a bill that would end health care as we know it, and Americans should thank him for letting us see where the Democrats want to…

By Robert Moffit: Waiting in line for medical care is no prescription for a longer life.

By Joshua Foxworth: We cannot fix health care services for Americans until that system serves only Americans. And Americans shouldn’t pay higher rates for drugs than other nations.

By Avik Roy: Medicare plans run by private insurers have lower premiums, broader benefits, and better health outcomes.

By Michael Tanner: Bernie Sanders may currently be riding a wave of political momentum, but his new health-care plan remains untested.

By Newt Gingrich: When I met with several Republican senators this week, it was clear that they recognize Americans’ desire to have practical solutions for the cost of health care.