For all of the quality care it delivers, the U.S. health care system is one of the most dysfunctional sectors of the U.S. economy. The government spends nearly 50 cents of every dollar spent on health care, most consumers are almost entirely insulated from the cost of their decisions, and employers decide what kind of health insurance their employees get.
But while the U.S. health care system begs for reform, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act only exacerbates all of the current problems, promising to devolve into a price-controlled system rationed and micromanaged by bureaucrats.
IPI believes there are much better options: reform the tax treatment of health insurance; remove the state and federal mandates and regulations that make coverage more expensive; pass medical liability reform; and promote policies that create value-conscious shoppers in the health care marketplace.
If Obamacare's So Great, Why Limit Other Options?
Socialist misery loves company, which may be why Biden is trying to limit access to short-term health insurance coverage—again.
States Jump on the Prescription Drug Price-Control Bandwagon
Democrats in Washington think imposing prescription drug price controls is a political winner; so Democrats at the state level will try their hand.
Does Preventive Health Care Save Lives--or Money?
Obamacare mandated free preventive care for a wide range of services. That mandate may be on life support.
Standing Up for American Innovators, Investors, and Risk-takers
Comments to the U.S. International Trade Commission regarding the proposed extension of the TRIPS intellectual property waiver for Covid-19 diagnostics and therapeutics.
I'm From the Government, and I'm Here to Take
Team Biden Looks for an Excuse to Impose Price Controls
A new working group has been tasked with redefining the Bayh-Dole Act’s march-in rights.
No, Biden Can't Let 'Dreamers' Join ObamaCare
The Biden administration plans, without congressional approval, to change the definition of those who are considered lawfully present in the United States to include Dreamers.
Comments to the Department of Health and Human Services Regarding Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Guidance
Nearly 50 million Americans rely on Medicare Part D. The program must not be drastically changed until their voices have a chance to be heard.
If the Government Cut Medicare Fraud, It Wouldn't Have to Cut Medicare
The federal government estimates that 7.5 percent of spending on traditional Medicare in 2022 was for “improper payments,” which includes both fraud and errors in billing. For Medicaid, it was 15.6 percent.
With Biden, a Foot in the Door Always Leads to Barging In
Biden uses every new tax and regulation, regardless of how small, as a stepping stone to soon demand even more.
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