Flexibility in implementing health care “reform” limited to more authoritarian control
“HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has written that ObamaCare gives states “incredible freedom” to implement the law. We now know what she meant: states are free to coerce their residents even more than ObamaCare requires. What’s incredible is that she calls that freedom.” – Michael Cannon, Cato Institute
Get your ObamaCare updates from Cato Institute
The latest Healthy Competition newsletter from the Cato Institute summarizes the latest studies, op-eds and blog posts from Cato scholars about ObamaCare. The big picture, lawsuits, and effect on states.
ObamaCare still bad: Cato Institute updates Bad Medicine
The Cato Institute has published an updated version of “Bad Medicine: A Guide to the Real Costs & Consequences of the New Health Care Law.” It will increase increase taxes, insurance premiums, “stage for government rationing & interference with how doctors practice medicine,” & make many people’s health plan illegal.
Should states oppose ObamaCare’s insurance exchanges?
States establishing Obamacare exchanges are making a one-way, lose-lose bet. If Obamacare persists, exchanges will become bloated administrative nightmares. If Obamacare is defeated, states will have wasted time and energy that should have been directed towards that effort. Obamacare is President Obama’s problem. Don’t make it your state’s, too.
ObamaCare’s Broken Promises
Milton Wolf, MD summarizes the broken promises of ObamaCare (HR 3590): Obamacare would reduce our deficit. Obamacare would allow you to keep your doctor and your current insurance. Obamacare would not jeopardize senior citizens’ care. Obamacare would not ration health care. Obamacare would not raise taxes on anyone earning less than $250,000 a year. Obamacare […]
Amendment 63's Foes Only Want You for Your Body
by Brian Schwartz Should Colorado mandate that each car owner buy a comprehensive lifetime vehicle warranty? By the logic of a common argument against Colorado Amendment 63 and for mandatory medical insurance, the answer is “Yes.” Mandatory insurance treats your body as a means to political ends, rather than respecting your rights as an individual. […]
DC Unions Bankroll Colorado Campaign Against Health Care Choice
By Linda Gorman People who need to spend $100,000 to interpret 90 words of a ballot initiative, that the Blue Book interprets for free, shouldn’t have much credibility when it comes to controlling health care costs. That’s how much the campaign against the health care choice amendment, Amendment 63, spent on fancy campaign consultants. The […]
Amendment 63 vs. The Unlicensed Vampire Alarmists
Does the Colorado Constitution guarantee the rights of violent criminals to be armed in prison or when released on parole? You might think so if you believe criticisms of Amendment 63. Amendment 63 would prohibit the state from forcing you to buy a politician-approved health plan and protect your right to pay for medical care […]
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels on Obamacare’s Devastating Consequences
From the Heritage Foundation: Indiana has been a leader in health care reform under Governor Mitch Daniels, but the passage of Obamacare threatens much of that good work. Now, Governor Daniels is speaking out and urging his fellow governors to take a serious look at the threat posed by Obamacare [Hr 3590]. (via Reason.tv)
Amendment 63 Protects Right to Spend Own Money on Medical Care
By Linda Gorman, PhD Passing Amendment 63 in November would ensure that you will have the right to use your own money to pay for the medical care that you think you need. If you live in Colorado you need this protection, and you need it now. Colorado’s health agencies plan to control your health […]
Navigating health care bill’s small business tax credit
Do you own a small business, or are you involved in its benefits administration? The new health control bill (HR 3590) has a small business tax credit. But you get it if you satisfy certain criteria, which are a bit complicated to follow. Representative Dave Camp (R-Mich) of the House Ways and Means Committee has […]
Prepare for countless government health care bureaucracies
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said “we have to pass the bill [HR 3590] so you can find out what is in it.” Apparently passing the bill is not enough. We still don’t know what’s in it. As Politico reports:
Don’t bother trying to count up the number of agencies, boards and commissions created under the new […]
