The Difference Between a Courageous Budget and a Dangerous One
Despite all the talk of “austerity,” little has been done to stem the tide of the United States’ ever growing debt. The little that has… Read More
HSAs Could Bring Health Costs Down; Too Bad Obamacare Destroys Them
Consumer-directed health plans have become increasing popular because of their ability to save consumers money. Breaking research published by Health Affairs shows that if consumer-directed… Read More
Protect America: Address the Entitlement Problem Now
“Provide for common defense” is a core constitutional obligation of the federal government. Yet entitlement spending is putting unsustainable pressure on the defense budget. In… Read More
Side Effects: Employees Lose Insurance and Taxpayers get the Bill Under Obamacare
The House Ways and Means Committee just released a report that shows that the most successful companies would save billions of dollars if they stopped… Read More
Chart of the Week: Entitlement Spending Will Nearly Double by 2050
President Obama has called Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget “an attempt to impose a radical vision on our country,” but as this week’s chart illustrates, if… Read More
What Young Americans Should Really Fear
Over the past week, President Obama has been on the road making an appeal to young Americans, offering a sales pitch on lower interest rates… Read More
Premium Support Proposals: Key Elements and a Comparison
A new poll by Reason-Rupe shows that Americans support the structural reform of a premium support model for Medicare. The current Medicare program has made… Read More
Chart of the Week: The Tax Burden on American Households
Americans who are scrambling to pay their taxes by Tuesday’s deadline are in store for more depressing news: The tax burden on American families has… Read More
Side Effects: Obamacare Expands Medicaid, Makes A Big Problem Worse
In 2014, Obamacare’s key provisions will kick in, and among them is a huge expansion of Medicaid. Obamacare extends eligibility to almost everyone with income… Read More
VIDEOS: Obamacare at the Supreme Court
Heritage was at the Supreme Court for the past three days to observe the oral arguments over the constitutionality of Obamacare. Heritage’s Todd Gaziano and… Read More
Morning Bell: And Now the Supreme Court Must Decide
For the past three days, the nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court heard a series of arguments on Obamacare — what promises to be… Read More
Day 3 at the Court – Severability and Coercive Medicaid Conditions
The Court’s morning session concentrated on whether, if the individual mandate is held unconstitutional (as looks increasingly likely after yesterday’s argument), it can be cleanly… Read More
Point-By-Point: The Case Against Obamacare
Two years ago, Congress and President Obama rushed to pass the enormous 2,700-page health care law that most didn’t even have time to read. As… Read More
Obamacare’s Top 5 Broken Promises
Talking about his health care law, President Obama has said, “If you misrepresent what’s in this plan, we will call you out.” In keeping with… Read More
Side Effects: Federal Government Taxes Itself and the States
One especially peculiar side effect of Obamacare will cause the federal government to begin taxing itself and state governments. This begins in 2014 as the… Read More
Obamacare’s Top Three Budget Busters
Obamacare increases unaffordable government spending, which ultimately comes out of taxpayers’ pockets. Here, we summarize three of the most costly provisions of Obamacare: 1. Medicaid… Read More
Federal Spending on Health Care Doubles in the Next Decade
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its Budget and Economic Outlook for years 2012 to 2022 yesterday, and as Heritage’s Patrick Knudsen shows, the numbers… Read More
What CBO Says About Raising Eligibility Ages for Medicare, Social Security
Dark clouds hover over the nation’s finances and threaten a perfect storm of massive debt and crushing taxation unless Congress starts acting—soon. Washington must demonstrate… Read More
DOJ Could Find ‘Discriminatory’ ID Requirements in Medicaid
As outlined in a Foundry post last week, the Justice Department’s objection to South Carolina’s new voter ID law is not based on the facts… Read More
Obama Administration Agrees: Florida Medicaid Reform Pilot Good for Patients and Taxpayers
Florida’s Medicaid Reform Pilot is pro-patient and pro-taxpayer, and the Obama Administration agrees. In original research published by The Heritage Foundation and also submitted to… Read More
Obamacare Set for Oral Argument
Today, the Supreme Court released the oral argument schedule for the consolidated Obamacare challenges. The Court will hear oral argument on March 26, 27 and… Read More
State Medicaid Reform That Works…If Washington Bureaucrats Will Allow It
As the fight continues against the one-size-fits-all changes enacted under Obamacare, some states continue to work on health care reform specific to the needs of… Read More
Junk the Medicare Physician Payment Formula
In January 2012, Medicare physicians face a 27.4 percent cut in their payment for treating senior and disabled citizens. Congress, as it has routinely since… Read More
New Study Shows Obamacare’s Impact on Ohio Coverage and Premiums
Americans knew the negative impact Obamacare would have on the nation before the law even passed. Millions of Americans will be added to Medicaid, which… Read More
Washington in a Flash: Same Old, Same Old in Obama’s Deficit Plan
Driving the conversation: President Obama released his deficit reduction plan on Monday, which would reduce the national debt by $3 trillion over ten years through… Read More
Census Numbers: The Trend Toward Government Coverage Continues
In its yearly survey of health insurance coverage, the U.S. Census Bureau published figures that underscore the trend toward greater dependence on government for coverage…. Read More
Chart of the Week: How Social Security Is Contributing to the Spending Crisis
Last week’s presidential debate at the Reagan Library elevated Social Security as a national issue that could reshape the 2012 campaign. Candidates spent the week… Read More
Wisconsin Study Reveals Obamacare “Winners and Losers”
Last week, the state of Wisconsin released a report summarizing the effects of Obamacare on the Badger State’s health care system. The study, which was… Read More
Cost Shifting on the Increase under Obamacare
In a recent article in Health Affairs, health economist James Robinson reveals that in areas where hospitals consolidate and enjoy a larger market share, providers… Read More
Gang of Six Fails Big on Medicare
The recent proposal from the Gang of Six has received attention as a possible deal for raising the debt ceiling. On health care, the G6… Read More
