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Research & Commentary: Certificate of Need Laws Hurt Hospital Quality

Published October 21, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines certificate of need laws and their effect on hospital quality.
Research & Commentary: Medicaid Expansion Is No Boon for Hospitals

Published October 19, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) that analyzed profit margins for hospitals and made projections for the coming decade.
Research & Commentary: Medicaid Expansion Is No Boon for Hospitals

Published October 19, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines a new report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) that analyzed profit margins for hospitals and made projections for the coming decade.
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Deserves ‘Right to Try’

Published October 7, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans discusses the drug approval process and the potential of right-to-try reform in Wisconsin.
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Medicaid Expansion in 2017

Published October 6, 2016

By Nathan Makla

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Health care reform has been thrust back into the public spotlight in the run up to the election in November. During the October 4 vice presidential debate between Democratic Party candidate Sen. Tim Kaine (VA) and Republican Gov. Mike Pence
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How Dental Therapists Are Changing Dental Care

Published September 15, 2016

By Nathan Makla

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State Government Relations Manager Logan Pike argues dental therapy is gaining popularity throughout the United States.
Research & Commentary: Nothing ‘Free’ About Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Free-Market’ Medicaid Expansion Plan

Published September 12, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines several plans for Medicaid expansion in Georgia and why expansion is a bad idea.
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Research & Commentary: Florida Should Allow For Dental Therapists

Published September 6, 2016

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This Research & Commentary examines dental therapists in the state of Florida and encourages Florida lawmakers to reform their licensing laws in order to allow for them to practice.
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Research & Commentary: Dental Therapists

Published August 30, 2016

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In this Research & Commentary, state government relations manager Logan Pike discusses why states should reform their licensing laws to allow for dental therapists to practice.
Research & Commentary: Medicaid Expansion Costs Continue to Grow

Published August 30, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines state Medicaid programs, how costs are running out of control, and several proposals for reform.
The Leaflet: Medicaid Expansion Highlighted in Run-Up to 2016 Elections

Published August 25, 2016

By Nathan Makla

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The lead essay discusses Medicaid expansion and health care reform.
Research & Commentary: Government Regulations and the Mental Health Shortage

Published August 24, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines mental health reform, certificate of need reform, and direct primary care programs.
Research & Commentary: Certificate of Need Laws Holding Health Care Back in Illinois

Published August 17, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Illinois' certificate of need laws and argues for their reform or repeal.
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Research & Commentary: Ohio Should Support the Right to Try for Terminally Ill Patients

Published August 10, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines right to try laws, how they would work, and the various proposals now being considered.
Research & Commentary: North Carolina Should Reject Onerous Maintenance of Certification

Published August 8, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the numerous problems maintenance of certification is causing in North Carolina and other states nationwide.
Research & Commentary: ‘Rebate’ Would Undermine Successful Medicare Part D Program

Published August 3, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines Medicare Part D and the proposed changes to the competitive-bidding process from various perspectives.
Research & Commentary: State ACA Exchanges an Expensive Failure

Published August 1, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In this Research & Commentary, Matthew Glans examines the state of Obamacare exchanges, implementation costs, and expenses related to exchange failures.
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Research & Commentary: Massachusetts Is Latest State to Consider Single-Payer Health Care

Published July 13, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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Despite possessing the nation’s highest health insurance coverage rate, Massachusetts lawmakers are now considering two bills that would institute a statewide single-payer health care system known as MassCare.
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Research & Commentary: Kentucky Medicaid Expansion Deserves Repeal or Reform

Published June 30, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In 2013, Kentucky became one of 32 states that chose to expand its Medicaid program under the federal Affordable Care Act. Then-Gov. Steve Beshear (D) unilaterally implemented Medicaid expansion without the approval of the General Assembly.
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Research & Commentary: Kentucky Medicaid Expansion Deserves Repeal or Reform

Published June 30, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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In 2013, Kentucky became one of 32 states that chose to expand its Medicaid program under the federal Affordable Care Act. Then-Gov. Steve Beshear (D) unilaterally implemented Medicaid expansion without the approval of the General Assembly.
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Research & Commentary: Georgia Should Continue to Oppose Medicaid Expansion

Published June 29, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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Thirty-one states, in addition to the District of Columbia, have chosen to expand their Medicaid programs under Obamacare, and 19 have refused to do so.
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Research & Commentary: Could Medical Marijuana Combat Prescription Opioid Abuse in Florida?

Published June 27, 2016

By The Heartland Institute

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In November, Floridians will vote on Amendment 2, the Florida Right to Medical Marijuana Initiative.
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Research & Commentary: Repeal North Carolina’s Certificate of Need Law

Published June 23, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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North Carolina is once again considering repealing its certificate of need (CON) laws. In June, the North Carolina Senate Health Care Committee heard a bill that would end the state’s certificate of need law in 2021.
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Research & Commentary: Rhode Island Should Embrace Right to Try for Terminal Patients

Published June 20, 2016

By Matthew Glans

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Rhode Island is one of several states considering legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to obtain experimental drugs without getting federal approval, a policy commonly called “right to try.

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