Econ Comments & Analysis
Forbes | The IRS Is Enforcing ObamaCare? They've Got To Be Kidding!
IRS control of ObamaCare’s most coercive elements is the next step toward an abusive administrative state that operates with impunity. The recent scandal uncovered familiar themes: Government intrusion into our privacy and property; bureaucrats granted new opportunities to misuse their power.
CRS | Medicare: Part B Premiums
Medicare is a federal insurance program that pays for covered health care services of most individuals aged 65 and over and certain disabled persons. In 2013, the program is expected to cover 52 million persons (43 million aged and 9 million disabled) at a total cost of $594 billion.
NBER | The Effect of Medicare Advantage on Hospital Admissions and Mortality
Medicare currently allows beneficiaries to choose between a government-run health plan and a privately- administered program known as Medicare Advantage (MA).
