November 21, 2011
November 21, 2011 > There is little evidence that increasing taxes on the highest earners will harm economic growth or small business. To overcome the budget crisis, we need to raise revenue and control Medicare and Medicaid costs. It's time for members of Congress to break with their extreme factions and do the right thing. read more »
November 10, 2011
November 10, 2011 > Nearly every country that leads the world in international economic competitiveness also has a strong government-run or regulated universal health care system and a comprehensive welfare policy. The one exception is the United States. read more »
November 2, 2011
November 2, 2011 > In a recent political ad, AARP rejects all attempts to cut Medicare and Social Security as part of a plan to reduce the deficit. But rather than support this losing position, the organization could help work out a plan for benefit cuts that is fair to all. read more »
September 27, 2011
September 27, 2011 > Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death, costing billions of dollars a year. It poses a particular challenge in a time when health care costs must be reduced: should it be exempt from cuts? read more »
August 30, 2011
August 30, 2011 > The new Congressional supercommittee will have to cut Medicare spending. Some careful planning now can help make the cuts as fair as possible to doctors, hospitals, and beneficiaries. read more »
August 19, 2011
August 19, 2011 > Is the real problem with Medicare waste and fraud? Excessive spending? Medical technology? No, it's something else entirely. read more »
August 17, 2011
August 17, 2011 > A call for doctors to accept pay cuts, why reducing spending can backfire, and other news and commentary on health care costs read more »
August 4, 2011
August 4, 2011 > Congress just missed yet another opportunity to confront the problem of Medicare costs. Legislators have many reasons to be fearful of doing their duty and getting the job done. read more »
July 20, 2011
July 20, 2011 > The drug and device industries have long touted their role in creating jobs. But growth in health care jobs is not necessarily good for health care or efforts to curb costs. read more »
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