Five Bold Policy Reforms 2016 Candidates Should Embrace
House Speaker Paul Ryan says Republican candidates are looking for bold policy reforms. IPI has responded with proposals that reduce the size and scope of government, empower people and states to make their own decisions, and keep more money in the private sector rather than the public sector.
How Long Can Health Insurers Continue Losing Money on Obamacare?
The last thing Obama wants is health insurers heading for the exits so that people have few or no choices in the exchanges, which would imply what everyone already knows: Obamacare has been a disaster for the vast majority of Americans.
In The Tank Podcast: Civil Asset Forfeiture, Growth in Regulatory Paperwork, and Film Subsidies
Featured this week is a report by the Institute for Policy Innovation titled “Civil Asset Forfeiture and the Constitution.” The report explains what civil asset forfeiture is, why its dangerous, and what specific parts of the Constitution it infringes upon.
Mitt Romney Attacks Donald Trump During University of Utah Speech
"I'm a content guy, " said IPI president Tom Giovanetti on Twitter. "Content of Romney speech excellent. Wrong messenger? Possibly. Will it work? Probably not."
Here's What Donald Trump's Health Care Plan Means for the Economy -- and Your Wallet
In true Trump fashion, this isn't exactly a magnum opus of policy wonkery. "The outline of his health plan is nothing more than an outline that is so thin that you can't really make any assessments of what it would do, because from the outline, it wouldn't do much at all," said Merrill Matthews, IPI resident scholar.
With President Trump, We Would Still Have Government Gridlock - And That's A Good Thing
There may be a huge divide between what a President Trump wants to do and what House and Senate Republicans are willing to pass—assuming they retain control of both houses.
Should Payers Question ACA's Health Insurance Exchanges?
The leaders of major health insurer Aetna show one example of the type of questioning that remains with the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges.
Healthcare Spending on Brand Name Drugs Grew 8% in 2014
Despite the rise in healthcare spending among consumers around the nation, health payers and providers are partnering to create solutions that emphasize quality performance and lower costs.
Why Big Government Liberals Want to Stamp Out the $100 Bill
Some believe eliminating the $100 bill would help the government fight crime, but it would also pave the way for more government intrusions on our privacy.
Solving the H1-B Visa Problem
Of all the controversial elements of proposed immigration reform plans, the H-1B visa impasse should be the easiest to solve.