At present, Washington controls the health care for nearly half — 151.8 million or 46 percent — of the U.S. population. Enrollment in government health insurance programs are as follows: 81 million in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program;…

With Democrat control in the House, Senate, and White House, Democrats are ramping up for the ride of their lives. Control of both the executive and legislative branches could give them unchecked power to advance their agenda of more government…

Imagine you walk into a grocery store and instead of shopping for food based on quality and price, the market does not post any prices. You fill up your shopping cart with anything that looks attractive. At the checkout stand,…

Regardless of a person’s political views, we can all agree that rising cost is a major problem with our health-care system. Last year, Americans spent 18 percent of our economy, or $3.6 trillion, on health care. The ever-increasing cost curve…

Every time there’s an economic downturn, we hear the same narrative from economists: As unemployment increases, more Americans will rely on welfare programs to survive the crisis. Typically, they’re right. This time, however, it’s different. Back in March, Congress passed…

Death, taxes, and surprise medical bills. The arrival of all three is certain — a moment both definite and dismal to mark the closure of otherwise totally uncertain experiences. And as we wait, whatever the cost and whatever the pain,…

With COVID-19, Americans are suddenly on a kick to talk about personal responsibility and health care. People have been harassed and bullied out of stores for not wearing a mask. Much handwringing has gone into debates about whether or not…

When Bernie Sanders suspended his campaign to be the first socialist in the White House, Americans, including Democrat “moderates,” were hoping talk of single-payer health care would be put on the back burner, at least until after the election. Guess…