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Affordable Care Act

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Vander Hart: Democrat Group Politicizes COVID-19 in Ernst Attack

Shane Vander Hart: Debating health care policies and criticizing votes is expected and normal in a U.S. Senate race, preying upon pandemic fears is not.

Cindy Axne Defends Affordable Care Act, Advocates Medicare as Public Option

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, told her constituents that the Affordable Care Act must not be dismantled and said she supports Medicare as a public option.

Cindy Axne Says Court Ruling Striking Obama Individual Mandate is ‘Disastrous’

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, condemned the 5th Circuit Court ruling that struck down Obamacare’s individual mandate calling it ‘disastrous.’

It’s Time to Audit Iowa’s Medicaid Program

It is unclear how much Medicaid fraud may be present in Iowa, but the evidence from other states strongly suggests that a program audit is needed.

Thought Police (Oops, Medicare) For All

Dr. Marilyn Singleton: We must not let the government bury our conscience and beliefs under layers of bureaucracy. Medicare for All may mean independent thought for none.

So What If ACA Is Unconstitutional?

Dr. Jane Orient: All of ACA, which imposes a straitjacket on a previously diverse, state-regulated industry, needs to be declared unconstitutional.

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Issues Three Pro-Life Announcements

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued three pro-life announcements, including two rules dealing with the Obamacare contraceptives mandate.
  • November 13, 2018
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Healthcare is this Year’s Political Football

Dr. Marilyn Singleton: Healthcare is the political football of the midterm elections. But unlike the game of football, there are no rules.

Expanded and Improved Medicare for All: Beware of Greeks Bearing Broccoli

Dr. Marilyn Singleton: Not only will the Medicare benefits decrease as the money runs out, patients will see real world consequences of total control.

The Courage to Trust Medical Care to Patients and Physicians

Dr. Marilyn Singleton: It’s time for Congress to bring to the floor over a dozen bills to expand and improve Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to give patients more control over all facets of their medical care.

The Expendables: There’s More to Life than Death

Dr. Marilyn Singleton: April 16th begins a week of National Healthcare Decisions Days. Hopefully, this week will encourage honest discussions not only about a so-called “good death” but the value of an individual’s life.

Access to Affordable Health Insurance: The Kitchen Table Issue of Our Time

Jason Schultz: The (Un)Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as Obamacare, has wreaked havoc on our health care and health insurance industries. Policies disappeared, carriers pulled out of Iowa, and government meddling has caused policies to be much more expensive and yet, provide less coverage. 

HHS Launches New Conscience and Religious Freedom Division

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new Conscience and Religious Freedom Division within the Department’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR).

Medical Care in 2018: Ring Out the Broken Promises and Bring In Solutions

Dr. Marilyn Singleton: ObamaCare’s individual mandate is dead. It’s time to use our healthcare dollars wisely and pay for the medical care, not the middlemen.

Money, Media, and Medical Care

Dr. Marilyn Singleton: Sadly, influence peddling has become the norm. But your health is too precious to be bought and sold. Your physician should be the top “influencer” for you.

Congressional Platitudes and Glittering Generalities About Health Care

Dr. Marilyn Singleton: The Affordable Care Act produced an unrecognizable version of insurance. The ACA and its health care reform progeny must go.