Last night the Senate passed "compromise" bills on economic incentives and Medicaid reform. A press release from Senate President Pro Tem Berger's office sums up the bills: The ... Keep Reading
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How the Welfare State Creates Poverty Traps
I've written in the past about how the Welfare State creates an incentive structure that encourages government dependence over additional work income. In short, it is often the ... Keep Reading
Ohio Medicaid Expansion Costs Skyrocket 60% Above Projections
As Gov. McCrory continues to leave the door open to possible Medicaid expansion - albeit thru a "North Carolina plan", not a "Washington plan" - state leaders can learn from the ... Keep Reading
One More Time: Medicaid Coverage Does Not Equal Access to Care
The Asheville Citizen-Times reports on a study from the RAND Corporation showing that emergency room visits are on the rise: Visits to hospital emergency rooms are on the rise in ... Keep Reading
McCrory Still Considering Medicaid Expansion
Gov. McCrory remains open to NC expanding Medicaid, and continues to explore options for how to get it done, in spite of continued opposition from the legislature, and resounding ... Keep Reading
TOP 5 IN ‘15
Policies the NC General Assembly should address this session Today marks the opening day for the 2015 "long session" for the North Carolina General Assembly. Legislators will ... Keep Reading
Medicaid Coverage Does Not Equal Access to Care
Last week I posted an article discussing the shortage of doctors treating Medicaid patients in NC and how that would undermine claims that expanding Medicaid would create ... Keep Reading
Medicaid Expansion: “Coverage Does Not Equal Access”
This WRAL article discusses how people newly acquiring health insurance are having trouble finding a doctor. The reason is that there is already a shortage of primary care ... Keep Reading
McCrory Should Listen to Voters on Medicaid Expansion
A new article now up at nccivitas.org (after first being published by the Charlotte Observer) offers words of caution for Gov. Pat McCrory and his continued flirtation with ... Keep Reading
Disgraced Obamacare Architect Was Hired to Consult on NC Medicaid Reform
From WRAL: State Auditor Beth Wood has terminated a contract with MIT economics professor Jonathan Gruber after the health care policy expert came under fire for controversial ... Keep Reading
