Category: Policy

Should Hospitals Pay Taxes?

Many health systems and hospitals operate as Not-for-Profit (NFP), mission-oriented organizations that do not pay sales, excise, property… Read More

By David W. Johnson July 8, 2019

Economics

Surprise! Surprise! The Surprise Billing Legislation Could Usher in Government Price Controls. Nathan Bays, Guest Columnist

As the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) prepares to vote on the Lowering Health… Read More

By Nathan Bays June 26, 2019

Economics

States Foul-Tipping Regulatory Approaches to Control Healthcare Prices

A new Viewpoint in the Journal of the American Medical Association said states are trying, but largely failing,… Read More

By David Burda June 18, 2019

Innovation

Regulatory Chess: Positioning for Competitive Advantage

To entrepreneurs, regulation is the enemy of innovation. That’s especially true in healthcare. Experts agree that healthcare is… Read More

By David W. Johnson June 7, 2019

Economics

Doctors and the Laws of Supply and Demand – Burda on Healthcare

It’s a great time to go to medical school and become a doctor. Ignore all the manufactured angst… Read More

By David Burda May 30, 2019

Policy

Market Corner Conversations: Merrill Goozner, Modern Healthcare Editor Emeritus & Author

Merrill Goozner passionately points out the stark contrast between well-functioning industries and the US pharma industry, especially its… Read More

By David W. Johnson May 2, 2019

Consumerism

Let’s Get Real: Medicare for All Can’t Work, but Affordable Health Insurance for All Can

As it has in the last three presidential elections, healthcare is emerging as a decisive political issue in… Read More

By David W. Johnson April 24, 2019

Economics

This Is a Story About Where Healthcare Regulations Come From – Burda on Healthcare

Healthcare is one of the most if not the most regulated industry in the U.S. While its businesses… Read More

By David Burda April 23, 2019

Economics

The Universal Patient Experience of Debilitating Healthcare Costs

The lack of affordable medical care isn’t just a U.S. phenomenon. It’s a serious problem across Europe, according… Read More

By David Burda April 11, 2019

Policy