States are turning to the public healthcare option. They shouldn't
 
Washington Examiner | Sally Pipes
February 6, 2023

States are grabbing the baton. Colorado, Nevada, and Washington have all passed laws establishing a public health insurance option. Others, such as New Mexico and Minnesota, are considering doing the same. Washington state’s experience should stop them in their tracks — and serve as a cautionary tale to public option advocates in Congress.


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Are Los Angeles' world-renowned hospitals price transparent?
 
Right by the Bay | McKenzie Richards
February 3, 2023

All consumers have the right to know the cost of any service at any hospital, so they can make the most informed decisions for themselves or their loved ones.

In 2021, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rolled out new rules requiring every licensed hospital to display costs for services. All hospitals have been required to list prices (whether that’s cash, gross charges, or negotiated) and display estimates in a consumer-friendly manner.


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A Canadian Province Moving Away From Cruelty of Single-Payer
 
Newsmax | Sally Pipes
February 2, 2023

While Democrats in Washington extol the virtues of socialized medicine, Canada’s most populous province is beginning to move away from single-payer health care. Last month, Conservative Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced plans to increase its reliance on private healthcare providers.


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