Tag Archives: Medicaid

Delay in DSH Cuts Means No Need to Rush on Medicaid

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Greg R. Lawson

This week, the Ohio House of Representatives is poised to pass its version of the biennial budget.  While the bill looks much different than the blueprint originally introduced by Governor Kasich, and now includes changes to his tax reform and …

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Buckeye Institute Participates in Debates on Medicaid Expansion

Posted on March 25, 2013 by admin

Our President, Robert Alt, will be participating in two upcoming high profile debates regarding the wisdom (or unwisdom) of expanding Medicaid in Ohio. This Thursday, he will be debating the Vice President of Government Affairs for Cleveland’s MetroHealth and former …

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Governor Kasich Has It Right on Obamacare

Posted on November 16, 2012 by admin

Governor John Kasich is expected to opt not to set up a state exchange. This is the right decision for Ohio.  The President’s health care law is unworkable and unsustainable. Rejecting the health insurance exchanges, and equally as important the …

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Push to Expand Medicaid Underway

Posted on August 28, 2012 by admin

The Columbus Dispatch recently indicated that the Ohio Hospital Association “strongly support the responsible implementation of Medicaid expansion.” This is yet another indication of the kind of pressure that will be coming to bear on Governor Kasich in the coming …

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Paul Ryan VP Pick Allows Focus on Ohio’s Budget “Pac-Man”: Medicaid

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Josh Vaughan

The 2012 Presidential campaign took another step forward this past weekend as Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney tapped Representative Paul Ryan as his nominee for Vice President. Representative Ryan is known for his bold proposals for entitlement reform. Campaign ads …

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The Push to Expand Medicaid Ignores Reality of Poor Care

Posted on August 1, 2012 by admin

Put aside for the moment the budget questions (which are significant). What is getting lost in this debate is the fact that Medicaid is not quality care. What is being promoted is not lowering the cost of access to care but pushing people into a broken system that provides low quality care.

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Policy and Politics: Obamacare, Medicaid and Health Care Reform

Posted on July 19, 2012 by admin

Kevin Holtsberry was on with Brian Wilson of WSPD 1370 in Toledo on Tuesday discussing his post “Obamacare, Politics and the Myth of Free Money.” Listen below.

Kevin Holtsberry on 1370 WSPD July 17, 2012 [ 19:09 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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