Health Care Policy

By William A. Estes: The status quo in U.S. health care is untenable. However, the solutions we implement must be compatible with sound medical ethics and the American ethos of individual liberty. For example,…

By Christopher Jacobs: People who obey the law will pay the health coverage for people who by definition have broken the law by coming to, or remaining in, the United States unlawfully. Nice job, California.

By Avik Roy: The old “repeal and replace” mantra is no longer sufficient.

By Deroy Murdock: The Trump administration has proposed a helpful rule.

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…