Publications

- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Continuing Affordable Care Act Problems

Published July 9, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) passed a significant legal hurdle with the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) June 2015 decision to allow subsidies for those enrolled in the federal exchange. Despite this victory, the ACA remains unpopular.
Petition for a Writ of Certiorari: Universal Health Services v. United States ex rel. Escobar

Published June 30, 2015

Publication -

Testimony -
The Supreme Court is expected to rule on several health care cases during its October 2105 Term, which extends through June 2016.The Court’s ruling in Universal Health Services v. United States ex rel.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Kentucky Certificate of Need Reform

Published June 30, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
Kentucky is one of 36 states with certificate of need (CON) laws that are intended to slow the growth of health care prices, promote consolidation of health care providers, and limit the duplication of services.
Petition for a Writ of Certiorari: Universal Health Services v. United States ex rel. Escobar

Published June 30, 2015

Publication -

Testimony -
The Supreme Court is expected to rule on several health care cases during its October 2105 Term, which extends through June 2016.The Court’s ruling in Universal Health Services v. United States ex rel.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Kentucky Certificate of Need Reform

Published June 30, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
Kentucky is one of 36 states with certificate of need (CON) laws that are intended to slow the growth of health care prices, promote consolidation of health care providers, and limit the duplication of services.
King et al. v. Burwell, Secretary of Health and Human Services, et al.

Published June 25, 2015

Publication -

Testimony -
The U.S. Supreme Court's majority decision in the case of King v. Burwell, delivered on June 26, 2015.
Policy Tip Sheet: Constitutional Reform

Published June 17, 2015

Publication -

Policy Tip Sheets -
Problem America is facing a crisis on multiple fronts: $18 trillion national debt, less health care freedom, and crippling federal regulations.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Pennsylvania Should Not Backslide on Certificate of Need

Published June 10, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
Pennsylvania is one of 14 states that do not require hospitals to acquire a certificate of need (CON) to introduce new medical services or facilities. Pennsylvania’s CON statute expired in 1996.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Michigan Certificate of Need Reform

Published June 4, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
Michigan is one of 36 states with certificate of need (CON) laws that are intended to slow the growth of health care prices, promote consolidation of health care providers, and limit the duplication of services.
- Health Care
The Leaflet: Affordable Care Act Increases ER Visits

Published May 29, 2015

By Nathan Makla

Publication -

The Leaflet -
Affordable Care Act Increases ER Visits Emergency rooms (ER) in hospitals around the nation are facing overcrowding, leading to longer wait times and higher mortality rates.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Is the Affordable Care Act Helping Emergency Rooms?

Published May 27, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
One of the central goals of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was to limit the number of patients using emergency rooms as their primary venue for health care treatment.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Missouri Certificate-of-Need Reform

Published May 26, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
Missouri is one of 36 states with certificate of need (CON) laws that are intended to slow the growth of health care prices, promote consolidation of health care providers, and limit the duplication of services.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Alaska Medicaid Expansion Update

Published May 13, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker (I) made Medicaid expansion a central issue even though the Alaska State Legislature has opposed expanding Medicaid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: North Carolina Certificate of Need Repeal

Published April 22, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
North Carolina is one of 36 states which have certificate of need (CON) laws.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Experimental Drugs and the Right to Try in Nevada

Published April 9, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
Nevada is one of several states considering legislation allowing terminally ill patients to obtain experimental drugs without getting federal approval, known as “Right to Try.” Colorado was the first state to implement a right-to-try law in May 2014.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Georgia Certificate-of-Need Reform

Published April 7, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
Georgia is one of 36 states with certificate of need (CON) laws. CON laws are intended to slow the growth of health care prices, promote consolidation of health care providers, and limit duplication of services.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Tennessee Certificate-of-Need Reform

Published March 31, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
Tennessee is one of 36 states with certificate-of-need (CON) laws. CON laws are intended to slow the growth of health care prices, promote consolidation of health care providers, and limit the duplication of services.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: North Carolina Certificate of Need Reform

Published March 18, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
North Carolina is one of 36 states that have certificate of need (CON) laws. CON laws are intended to slow the growth of health care prices, promote consolidation of health care providers, and limit the duplication of services.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Virginia Certificate of Public Need

Published March 13, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
Virginia is one of 36 states that have certificate of need (CON) laws. CON laws are intended to slow the growth of health care prices, promote consolidation of health care providers, and limit the duplication of services.
- Health Care
The Leaflet: States Reconsider CON Laws

Published March 12, 2015

By Nathan Makla

Publication -

The Leaflet -
States Reconsider CON LawsCertificate of need (CON) laws were originally introduced to the United States in 1964 by New York State, and 36 states now have certificate of need laws that are meant to slow the growth of health care prices, promote
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Florida Certificate of Need Reform

Published March 10, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
Florida is one of 36 states that have certificate of need (CON) laws. CON laws are intended to slow the growth of health care prices, promote consolidation of health care providers, and limit the duplication of services.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: South Carolina Certificate of Need

Published March 9, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
South Carolina is one of the 36 states that have certificate of need (CON) laws intended to slow the growth of health care prices, promote consolidation of health care providers, and limit duplication of services.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: Maine Certificate of Need Reform

Published March 6, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
Maine is one of 36 states that have certificate of need (CON) laws. CON laws are intended to slow the growth of health care prices, promote consolidation of health care providers, and limit the duplication of services.
- Health Care
Research & Commentary: New Hampshire Certificate-of-Need Reform

Published February 24, 2015

By Matthew Glans

Publication -

Research and Commentaries -
New Hampshire is one of 36 states that have certificate-of-need (CON) laws. CON laws are intended to slow the growth of health care prices, promote consolidation of health care providers, and limit the duplication of services.

Publications

Heartland Newsletters