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Politico | Free preventive care can still cost
“Free” preventive health care is one of Obamacare’s chief selling points. But as millions of newly covered people begin to seek that benefit, some are still getting stuck with bills.
Econ Comments & Analysis
Washington Times | Health care rationing is next
Whistleblowers within the Veterans Affairs health system are coming forward with tales of brutal disregard for the health and life of those who served our country. Allegations of extensive waiting times for lifesaving care, deaths while waiting and horrific mismanagement have triggered outrage. Unfortunately, the VA abuses are just the tip of a much larger, more menacing iceberg. The iceberg is health care rationing, and it’s inherent in single-payer systems like the VA.
National Journal | Should the Government Slap Tobacco-Style Regulations on Fatty Foods?
Specifically, the groups recommend that the government control the way the food and beverage industry advertises, to ensure companies aren't implying unhealthy food is good for children and adults. Additionally, they advise governments to require statements on food packaging about how high or low the content of salt, saturated fat, and sugar is in relation to dietary guidelines. On a broader scale, the organizations call for a reversal of food policy, calling on taxes for unhealthy foods and subsidies for healthy ones.
Blogs
Heritage Foundation | Indiana Governor Defends Expansion of Medicaid Alternative to 350,000
Speaking at the American Enterprise Institute, the Republican governor promoted the Healthy Indiana Plan and his efforts to expand the program, started in 2008 to provide insurance to poorer workers who don’t qualify for traditional Medicaid. If approved, the Indiana program could serve 350,000 residents — up from 40,000.
Heritage Foundation | 60 Percent of Voters Say Obamacare Debate Is Not Over
Obamacare is a huge factor for voters this fall, a new Politico poll shows, with 89 percent of respondents saying it will affect their votes.
