Author Archives: Leonard Fleck

February 28, 2011
Politics

Just and Affordable Health Reform: Are Defined Contributions the Key?

Leonard Fleck
February 28, 2011 > A Republican proposal for curbing runaway health care costs calls for a "defined contribution" for funding Medicare, Medicaid, and employer-sponsored health plans. But its largest flaw is hidden. read more »
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December 17, 2009
Uncategorized

When is Compromise Unjust?

Leonard Fleck
December 17, 2009 > Compromise is inevitable in the process of writing health care reform legislation, but how much compromise is too much – so extreme that it is unethical? Philosophy offers some insights. read more »
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September 8, 2009
Rationing and Cost Effectiveness

Can Rationing Be Painless?

Leonard Fleck
September 8, 2009 > If we can find ways of purchasing more health good for fewer dollars—increasing efficiency, for example—then we will be able to cover the uninsured without taking away health care benefits from people who are currently well insured. But experience shows that this is difficult, if not impossible, to do. read more »
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