Podcasts about affordable health care act

No doubt about it...for many, the "Affordable Health Care Act" was anything but affordable. One alternative option to consider is a sharing ministry, like Medishare or Samaritan Ministries. Those are but two of the brands represented in The Alliance of Healthcare Sharing Ministries. Former White House employee and Executive Director Katy Talento returns to explain the benefits and value in such sharing ministries.

In this episode of TST, Nick Koziol sits down with Jason Rosenberg, to discuss the 100 Million Dreamers Project and its impact on the healthcare industry. Jason shares his passion for healthcare and for streamlining healthcare operations and his desire to use the three D's (Discover, Distill, Define), to help our healthcare workers reduce operational stress. Jason takes it all a step further by introducing dreamwork to address their mental well-being as part of the 100 Million Dreamers Project, where Jason is transforming healthcare and our world through intentional collective dreamwork and 3D Systems Change. Tune in for an episode that promises inspiration, innovation, and a truly terrific positive impact! About Jason Rosenberg, Director of Development at the 100million Dreamers Project Email: jasonrosenberg.work22@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dreamworker Jason Rosenberg has been passionate about healthcare since childhood, tagging along with his dad on hospital rounds. Inspired by his early experiences and the Affordable Healthcare Act, he founded Medical Resources Management, Inc. to streamline healthcare operations. His career has evolved into leadership roles focusing on Revenue Integrity and Clinical Operations, and now, he is dedicated to mentoring healthcare professionals to overcome their challenges and make a real difference. Recently, he has incorporated a new process of helping healthcare workers reduce stress both operationally using a process called 3D (Discover, Distill, Define) and at the level of the mind through Dreamwork. Find Out More About the 100million Dreamers Project: Website: www.daviddibble.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/100m-dreamers-3d-project More About That Sounds Terrific - Host Nick Koziol For more information on our Podcast, That Sounds Terrific visit our website at www.thatsoundsterrific.com  and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know are doing some terrific things that should be featured by our show then be sure to reach out by emailing us at thatsoundsterrfic@gmail.com. Special Thank You to Our Sponsors & Key Supporters: Chris Jones of Chris Jones Media for the Introduction and Outro recordings for That Sounds Terrific.  Into and Outro animation created in collaboration with Ben Albert of Balbert Marketing, LLC. Boost your business popularity, traffic, and conversions online!   The video and audio portions of this podcast are powered by the Vidwheel Creator Network. Join Neil Carrol and be a part of the network that allows you to learn and develop video skills. Make powerful video content while looking terrific on camera so that you can sustain and grow your businesses. Reach a wider audience of clients and partners who need to hear your message and develop the flexibility in your businesses to thrive in a turbulent world.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsoundsterrific/support

In today's episode of 'Confessions with Jess and Cindy,' we sat down with Lynne Wester, an OG nonprofit consultant who built her empire from ground up, all sparked by the urgent need to fund her dog's surgery. Now leading a 16-strong team, Lynne's journey through the shifts in healthcare consulting, her strategic use of webinars, and hands-on approach to change management, has been nothing short of inspiring. Tune into this episode to hear Lynne's raw and real success story, and grasp invaluable insights that could ignite your next breakthrough. Don't miss out on this game-changing episode! Key Highlights:Taking the Leap into Nonprofit Consulting Lynne's journey to becoming a nonprofit consultant started unexpectedly when her dog needed surgery. This urgent need led her to explore new ways to earn money, eventually leading her to create a successful consultancy in the nonprofit sector.Balancing Instruction and Impact Lynne today splits her time evenly between teaching and direct client work, which not only demonstrates the importance of diversification but also presents a model of sustainable growth.Embracing the Winds of Change The world of nonprofit consulting can be tumultuous, with shifts like the Affordable Health Care Act reshaping entire landscapes. Lynne's adaptability shows us that when change comes knocking, the savvy consultant swings the door wide open and invites it in for coffee.Authenticity Above All Lynne's journey to prioritizing authentic self-representation over the temptation of selling out her voice is a testament to the power of integrity. She has built her audience on the rock-solid foundation of who she truly is, and she encourages every consultant to do the same. Growing a following isn't about appealing to the masses; it's about resonating with the right people.Investment in Knowledge is Non-Negotiable From webinars to in-person retreats, Lynne's commitment to accessible professional development is a cornerstone of her success. It's a vital cue for nonprofit consultants that investing in your own expertise is integral to providing the best service to your clients.Find Us Online: https://www.confessionswithjessandcindy.comConnect with Lynne Wester:Lynne Wester (Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewester/ Donor Relations Guru (Website): https://www.donorrelations.com/ Donor Relations Guru (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/donorguru/ Connect with Cindy:Cindy Wagman Coaching https://cindywagman.com Fractional Fundraising Network https://www.fractionalfundraising.coLinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/cindywagmanConnect with Jess: Out In the Boons: https://www.outintheboons.meLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-campbell-outintheboons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the weekend, notable figure in Republican politics and America's 45th Commander in Chief, Donald J. Trump, illuminated a fresh endeavor to reconsider revamping Obamacare, given the possibility of his return to the Oval office. The mission to dismantle and reconstruct the Affordable Health Care Act was a pivotal element in Trump's inaugural term in office, and it seems likely this topic could once again become a cornerstone in the event of a Republican resurgence in the White House. 'The expenses brought upon by Obamacare have skyrocketed wildly, and frankly, the quality of health care it provides is unsatisfactory. We're actively exploring alternative options. There were a small number of Republican Senators who consistently voiced their opposition to Obamacare for some 6 years, however, when the time came, they failed to take definitive action to end it. That was a disappointing moment for the Republican Party, but we must always endeavor to keep striving,' Trump expressed on Truth Social. Among the Republican senators who controversially voted 'nay' against the so-called 'skinny repeal' of Obamacare in 2017 were figures such as the late Senator John McCain from Arizona, who rejected the effort to annul the act, despite being a vocal critic of Barack Obama's healthcare policies during their respective campaign seasons in 2008.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becoming a parent is a seismic pivot in itself. Add the societal pressure to breastfeed — with virtually no support and sleepless nights — and you have a rocky six months. But it doesn't need to be this way.   Andrea Ippolito, CEO of SimpliFed, created a community to help women navigate everything from finding an insurance-covered lactation consultant to exploring different formulas to scoring the best-quality breast pump. Ippolito offers free classes and directories of allies and providers and works with workplaces and insurers to help parents get the support they need.  As a mom herself, Ippolito knows firsthand the paucity of resources for parents who need support to do what's best for their new baby and her nutrition. With her background working with the Department of Veteran Affairs and launching and selling her first product (an AI-driven health appointment scheduler), Ippolito has the track record to make a difference. Show highlights How Ippolito pivoted from biomedical engineering to creating her first product, an AI-driven scheduler, which she successfully sold to a healthcare company The arc of Ippolito's entrepreneurial journey and how engineering and healthcare intersect Ipollito recalls her experience as a new mother and how it informed her decision to create SimpliFed. Ippolito's crusade for workplace support for parents and breastfeeding working moms Why it's essential to challenge gender biases that stand in the way of women providing nutrients to their babies. Yes, really! How her past experiences in healthcare and understanding systems helped Ippolito conceive SimpliFed Why support should start well before the baby is born What challenges breastfeeding working mothers continue to face Why access to networks and supportive infrastructures are essential for women entrepreneurs Ippolito on motherhood: “Moms are often discarded as the wrapper and moms deserve more help and care.” How the SimpliFed platform helps individuals, companies, and insurers work together. Why it matters to not only be a visionary but also a doer, one willing to execute tedious tasks integral to startup success. Why should every family educate themselves about their rights under the Affordable Healthcare Act? How to find out what your insurance covers in terms of postpartum care and baby-feeding assistance Telehealth can play a key role in supporting new parents and/or those seeking treatment for mental health. Ippolito suggests everyone stay informed about healthcare innovation and transformation efforts by following the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the General Services Administration. Why it is essential for healthcare to continue to innovate — and our role as consumers. How to find out more about Ippolito and SimpliFed

Healthcare is one of the largest expenses an American will face.  Even with the Affordable Healthcare Act, coverage and health costs continues to rise, and healthcare bills are the number one reason for personal bankruptcy in the US. Franco and Barbara make it their mission to provide more affordable healthcare options for businesses and individuals. To learn more, visit (and don't forget to mention you heard about this service on the Breakfast Leadership Show!) https://bmarrelli.acnibo.com/us-en/home-services/health-sharing   Franco Lofranco:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cav-franco-lofranco-286880b1/   Barbara Marrelli:  http://linkedin.com/in/barbara-marrelli-26602930  

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S&P Futures are trading slightly lower this morning. On the economic calendar today we have reports on Jobless Claims and GDP. Earnings reports are due out from MA, HSY, PFE, MRK, HON & AMT in the pre-market and from AAPL, AMZN, & INTC after the bell. The airline sector is active this morning as Spirit Airlines has agreed to merge with Jet Blue. Oil stocks are trading higher as crude oil prices move higher and in anticipation of earnings reports from CVX & XOM tomorrow. Sen Manchin has agreed to back the Affordable Healthcare Act.

This week,  former President Barack Obama and the Biden Harris administration joined together to announce sweeping changes to the Affordable Health Care Act , affectionately known as Obamacare. Once enacted, these changes will significantly increase the opportunity for millions of American families to sign up for health coverage. Host Ramses Ja speaks with CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure about the updates to ACA and when the new changes will take effect.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Medical care in the US exemplifies how the perverse effects of accumulated, self-reinforcing economic errors can render a system dysfunctional for consumers. As CEO of Medicus Healthcare Solutions, Joe Matarese has seen the current system from the inside — working and interacting with thousands of hospitals and thousands of providers, primarily doctors, around the country, dealing with processes, bureaucracies, government reimbursement procedures, and the full gamut of the producer side of the medical care system. In Part 1 of a two-part podcast series, he gives us the informed insider's view. Key Takeaways and Actionable Insights Many forces combine and interact to produce the medical care system we experience today. Politics: As in almost all cases of market destruction, politicians are highly responsible. They have decided that the medical care of individual citizens is an appropriate field for their interventions, and they meddle in their usual ignorant and incompetent fashion. Dr. Scott Atlas of Stamford University was one who documented some of this glaring incompetence and its resultant creation of the crisis response to the COVID-19 pandemic in his book A Plague Upon Our House. The impact of political incompetence on individuals' experience of medical care is not limited to COVID-19, but Atlas' book provides one excellent example. Regulation: Politicians don't just meddle; they legislate and regulate. The Affordable Care Act of 2011 is a particularly significant milestone. It created a regulatory environment in which it became virtually impossible for independent physician groups to function. Smaller and rural hospitals could not survive the regulatory burdens imposed, and many closed or were acquired by larger hospital groups. The resultant consolidation and anti-decentralization led to centralized decision-making (particularly evident in the COVID-19 pandemic, but much more broadly impactful than just that event) to the effect that individual doctors are told how to practice and how to treat their patients. The one-on-one doctor-patient relationship that flexibly exercises the experience of the doctor on behalf of the individual needs of the patient and their particular condition Is no longer operative. Doctors now apply a centrally designed pre-determined “standard of care” (and are even told by the AMA what “woke” language to use when interacting with their patients). Bureaucracy: With regulation comes bureaucracy. Central to the medical care system is the CMS bureaucracy — The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services. (You can visit the behemoth at cms.gov — it's instructive to see the breadth and depth of its reach.) This is the home, for example, of the code lists that govern medical care billing and payment policies. Every doctor must code every patient interaction and every procedure, and the code triggers a specific billing amount. The care that doctors can give patients is governed by these codes and standard-of-care protocols rather than the heuristics an experienced doctor uses to treat individual patients in individual circumstances. Perverse incentives: Out of the regulatory bureaucracy comes a cascade of perverse incentives. The billing code system leads to one of them: hospitals and doctors will lean towards treatments and billing codes that result in the best billing and revenue outcome for them, rather than what is best for the patient. Similarly, with the fee-for-service model of the Affordable Health Care Act, there's always the incentive to provide the service or procedure that generates the best fee. Financial Engineering: The worst financial engineering of the medical care system is the tying of health insurance to employment, and the general misuse, misunderstanding and mispricing of insurance that results. Insurance is appropriate for classes of events (like car accidents or house fires) which are known to have distributed incidence but unknown in terms of where and when they will take place. Individuals pay into an insurance pool that can be drawn on when an unlucky individual encounters an incident; we all hope we will never have to draw on it. In health care insurance, individuals pay for coverage which they know they will draw on. They expect insurance to pay for routine things they should really pay for out of individual income or savings. Medical insurance coverage is appropriate for rare or catastrophic events, but not for everyday health maintenance. In fact, insurance totally obscures the market for health care. The combined result of all these forces is the elimination of economics from medical care. No free market: Medical care is the epitome of interventionism. There are no unregulated voluntary exchanges between buyer and seller, in this case patient and doctor. Every interaction is regulated, bureaucratized, coded, and distorted by financial engineering. Most importantly, there is no free market pricing. Prices are the indispensable signaling and information exchange mechanisms of markets; when they are suppressed, markets can't function. The medical care system is, as Joe Matarese puts it, price-less. No entrepreneurship: The function that solves consumer problems in markets is entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs identify customer dissatisfactions and devise and present solutions for consumers to choose from. Entrepreneurship can't operate in regulated healthcare. It is suppressed. Joe pointed out that, in the few corners where an entrepreneurial breakout has occurred — he mentioned medical tourism, Lasik eye surgery, cosmetic surgery, and The Surgery Center Of Oklahoma (SurgeryCenterOK.com) — prices have been lowered, quality increased and value spread wider and wider in the market, reaching more and more consumers. Repressed Innovation: A major output of freely priced entrepreneurial markets is innovation. Entrepreneurs bring improvement in the form of new services and offerings, improved processes, and the application of new scientific discoveries. The innovation process is highly repressed in US Health Care, as in, for example, the FDA's long and arduous bureaucratic process for approving new drugs resulting in delays in their adoption costing millions of lives. Replacing the free market is an edifice of massive, plodding, constraining entities. The top of the monstrous pile can probably be assigned to Big Pharma. The massive amount of funds flowing through the pharmaceutical companies empowers their commandeering of the medical community. Government healthcare agencies such as CMS, FDA and VA take up their entwined cronyist positions related to Big Pharma and Big Hospitals. Big Insurance is the financial engineering for the edifice. The bureaucracy regulates them all, but from a position of having been captured through the lobbying process. The patient sits at the bottom of this stack, squeezed by its weight, restricted by its rules, and constrained from receiving individualized care even though doctors and nurses are capable of providing it. The COVID-19 experience was an instance of the negative consequences of regulated, bureaucratic, perversely incentivized and politicized medical care. The standard four pillars of a medical response to the COVID-19 pandemic would have been: mitigationearly outpatient treatmenthospital treatmentvaccination Instead, we were bureaucratically and politically accelerated towards a mass vaccine solution, satisfying the perverse incentives of Big Pharma. Mitigation could have embraced healthy lifestyles, nutraceuticals, and some stratifying of risk by patient age. Instead, it was botched with ridiculous and useless mask mandates and pointless (and damaging) lockdowns. Early outpatient treatment for those infected would have recognized the “golden window” of outpatient treatment in the first two or three days of the case to reduce the need for later hospitalization, as documented by Dr. Serafino Fazio and others in a published paper (see Mises.org/E4B_162_Paper), with drugs like ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, but these were ridiculed, and their use repressed. By the time hospital treatment is needed, the condition has changed from one of inflammation and clotting to pneumonia and lung infection, with potentially worse outcomes. The use of remdesivir was centrally authorized, and this drug is much more expensive and risks worse side effects than the early treatment drugs. The four pillars were abandoned for the centrally planned decision of mass vaccination. There is a pathway out of medical tyranny. Principles of Austrian economics can help us find the way out of the current situation. Some of the principles we might apply include: Let free markets operate: The medical care edifice refutes and represses free markets and market pricing. The first step in a solution is to restore markets to medical care. Customer sovereignty: Markets are built around the consumer as “the captain of the ship”, determining the purpose and direction of the voyage. Consumers would exercise their sovereignty in a one-on-one relationship with their primary care physician. Decentralization: Decisions in markets are made close to the customer and not via centralized bureaucracies. Network versus hierarchy: Austrian economics views markets as networks of specialized nodes connected by 2-way information flows and provider-consumer interactions. The medical care edifice is a hierarchy not network. In Part 2 of "Entrepreneurial Solutions to Medical Tyranny," Joe Materese will identify some specific ways that we can build a parallel system outside the edifice to bring back consumer sovereignty and free markets. Additional Resource "Entrepreneurial Solutions to Medical Tyranny" (PDF): Mises.org/E4B_162_PDF Medicus Healthcare Solutions: MedicusHCS.com

Medical care in the US exemplifies how the perverse effects of accumulated, self-reinforcing economic errors can render a system dysfunctional for consumers. As CEO of Medicus Healthcare Solutions, Joe Matarese has seen the current system from the inside — working and interacting with thousands of hospitals and thousands of providers, primarily doctors, around the country, dealing with processes, bureaucracies, government reimbursement procedures, and the full gamut of the producer side of the medical care system. In Part 1 of a two-part podcast series, he gives us the informed insider's view. Key Takeaways and Actionable Insights Many forces combine and interact to produce the medical care system we experience today. Politics: As in almost all cases of market destruction, politicians are highly responsible. They have decided that the medical care of individual citizens is an appropriate field for their interventions, and they meddle in their usual ignorant and incompetent fashion. Dr. Scott Atlas of Stamford University was one who documented some of this glaring incompetence and its resultant creation of the crisis response to the COVID-19 pandemic in his book A Plague Upon Our House. The impact of political incompetence on individuals' experience of medical care is not limited to COVID-19, but Atlas' book provides one excellent example. Regulation: Politicians don't just meddle; they legislate and regulate. The Affordable Care Act of 2011 is a particularly significant milestone. It created a regulatory environment in which it became virtually impossible for independent physician groups to function. Smaller and rural hospitals could not survive the regulatory burdens imposed, and many closed or were acquired by larger hospital groups. The resultant consolidation and anti-decentralization led to centralized decision-making (particularly evident in the COVID-19 pandemic, but much more broadly impactful than just that event) to the effect that individual doctors are told how to practice and how to treat their patients. The one-on-one doctor-patient relationship that flexibly exercises the experience of the doctor on behalf of the individual needs of the patient and their particular condition Is no longer operative. Doctors now apply a centrally designed pre-determined “standard of care” (and are even told by the AMA what “woke” language to use when interacting with their patients). Bureaucracy: With regulation comes bureaucracy. Central to the medical care system is the CMS bureaucracy — The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services. (You can visit the behemoth at cms.gov — it's instructive to see the breadth and depth of its reach.) This is the home, for example, of the code lists that govern medical care billing and payment policies. Every doctor must code every patient interaction and every procedure, and the code triggers a specific billing amount. The care that doctors can give patients is governed by these codes and standard-of-care protocols rather than the heuristics an experienced doctor uses to treat individual patients in individual circumstances. Perverse incentives: Out of the regulatory bureaucracy comes a cascade of perverse incentives. The billing code system leads to one of them: hospitals and doctors will lean towards treatments and billing codes that result in the best billing and revenue outcome for them, rather than what is best for the patient. Similarly, with the fee-for-service model of the Affordable Health Care Act, there's always the incentive to provide the service or procedure that generates the best fee. Financial Engineering: The worst financial engineering of the medical care system is the tying of health insurance to employment, and the general misuse, misunderstanding and mispricing of insurance that results. Insurance is appropriate for classes of events (like car accidents or house fires) which are known to have distributed incidence but unknown in terms of where and when they will take place. Individuals pay into an insurance pool that can be drawn on when an unlucky individual encounters an incident; we all hope we will never have to draw on it. In health care insurance, individuals pay for coverage which they know they will draw on. They expect insurance to pay for routine things they should really pay for out of individual income or savings. Medical insurance coverage is appropriate for rare or catastrophic events, but not for everyday health maintenance. In fact, insurance totally obscures the market for health care. The combined result of all these forces is the elimination of economics from medical care. No free market: Medical care is the epitome of interventionism. There are no unregulated voluntary exchanges between buyer and seller, in this case patient and doctor. Every interaction is regulated, bureaucratized, coded, and distorted by financial engineering. Most importantly, there is no free market pricing. Prices are the indispensable signaling and information exchange mechanisms of markets; when they are suppressed, markets can't function. The medical care system is, as Joe Matarese puts it, price-less. No entrepreneurship: The function that solves consumer problems in markets is entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs identify customer dissatisfactions and devise and present solutions for consumers to choose from. Entrepreneurship can't operate in regulated healthcare. It is suppressed. Joe pointed out that, in the few corners where an entrepreneurial breakout has occurred — he mentioned medical tourism, Lasik eye surgery, cosmetic surgery, and The Surgery Center Of Oklahoma (SurgeryCenterOK.com) — prices have been lowered, quality increased and value spread wider and wider in the market, reaching more and more consumers. Repressed Innovation: A major output of freely priced entrepreneurial markets is innovation. Entrepreneurs bring improvement in the form of new services and offerings, improved processes, and the application of new scientific discoveries. The innovation process is highly repressed in US Health Care, as in, for example, the FDA's long and arduous bureaucratic process for approving new drugs resulting in delays in their adoption costing millions of lives. Replacing the free market is an edifice of massive, plodding, constraining entities. The top of the monstrous pile can probably be assigned to Big Pharma. The massive amount of funds flowing through the pharmaceutical companies empowers their commandeering of the medical community. Government healthcare agencies such as CMS, FDA and VA take up their entwined cronyist positions related to Big Pharma and Big Hospitals. Big Insurance is the financial engineering for the edifice. The bureaucracy regulates them all, but from a position of having been captured through the lobbying process. The patient sits at the bottom of this stack, squeezed by its weight, restricted by its rules, and constrained from receiving individualized care even though doctors and nurses are capable of providing it. The COVID-19 experience was an instance of the negative consequences of regulated, bureaucratic, perversely incentivized and politicized medical care. The standard four pillars of a medical response to the COVID-19 pandemic would have been: mitigationearly outpatient treatmenthospital treatmentvaccination Instead, we were bureaucratically and politically accelerated towards a mass vaccine solution, satisfying the perverse incentives of Big Pharma. Mitigation could have embraced healthy lifestyles, nutraceuticals, and some stratifying of risk by patient age. Instead, it was botched with ridiculous and useless mask mandates and pointless (and damaging) lockdowns. Early outpatient treatment for those infected would have recognized the “golden window” of outpatient treatment in the first two or three days of the case to reduce the need for later hospitalization, as documented by Dr. Serafino Fazio and others in a published paper (see Mises.org/E4B_162_Paper), with drugs like ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, but these were ridiculed, and their use repressed. By the time hospital treatment is needed, the condition has changed from one of inflammation and clotting to pneumonia and lung infection, with potentially worse outcomes. The use of remdesivir was centrally authorized, and this drug is much more expensive and risks worse side effects than the early treatment drugs. The four pillars were abandoned for the centrally planned decision of mass vaccination. There is a pathway out of medical tyranny. Principles of Austrian economics can help us find the way out of the current situation. Some of the principles we might apply include: Let free markets operate: The medical care edifice refutes and represses free markets and market pricing. The first step in a solution is to restore markets to medical care. Customer sovereignty: Markets are built around the consumer as “the captain of the ship”, determining the purpose and direction of the voyage. Consumers would exercise their sovereignty in a one-on-one relationship with their primary care physician. Decentralization: Decisions in markets are made close to the customer and not via centralized bureaucracies. Network versus hierarchy: Austrian economics views markets as networks of specialized nodes connected by 2-way information flows and provider-consumer interactions. The medical care edifice is a hierarchy not network. In Part 2 of "Entrepreneurial Solutions to Medical Tyranny," Joe Materese will identify some specific ways that we can build a parallel system outside the edifice to bring back consumer sovereignty and free markets. Additional Resource "Entrepreneurial Solutions to Medical Tyranny" (PDF): Mises.org/E4B_162_PDF Medicus Healthcare Solutions: MedicusHCS.com

Medical care in the US exemplifies how the perverse effects of accumulated, self-reinforcing economic errors can render a system dysfunctional for consumers. As CEO of Medicus Healthcare Solutions, Joe Matarese has seen the current system from the inside — working and interacting with thousands of hospitals and thousands of providers, primarily doctors, around the country, dealing with processes, bureaucracies, government reimbursement procedures, and the full gamut of the producer side of the medical care system. In Part 1 of a two-part podcast series, he gives us the informed insider's view. Key Takeaways and Actionable Insights Many forces combine and interact to produce the medical care system we experience today. Politics: As in almost all cases of market destruction, politicians are highly responsible. They have decided that the medical care of individual citizens is an appropriate field for their interventions, and they meddle in their usual ignorant and incompetent fashion. Dr. Scott Atlas of Stamford University was one who documented some of this glaring incompetence and its resultant creation of the crisis response to the COVID-19 pandemic in his book A Plague Upon Our House. The impact of political incompetence on individuals' experience of medical care is not limited to COVID-19, but Atlas' book provides one excellent example. Regulation: Politicians don't just meddle; they legislate and regulate. The Affordable Care Act of 2011 is a particularly significant milestone. It created a regulatory environment in which it became virtually impossible for independent physician groups to function. Smaller and rural hospitals could not survive the regulatory burdens imposed, and many closed or were acquired by larger hospital groups. The resultant consolidation and anti-decentralization led to centralized decision-making (particularly evident in the COVID-19 pandemic, but much more broadly impactful than just that event) to the effect that individual doctors are told how to practice and how to treat their patients. The one-on-one doctor-patient relationship that flexibly exercises the experience of the doctor on behalf of the individual needs of the patient and their particular condition Is no longer operative. Doctors now apply a centrally designed pre-determined “standard of care” (and are even told by the AMA what “woke” language to use when interacting with their patients). Bureaucracy: With regulation comes bureaucracy. Central to the medical care system is the CMS bureaucracy — The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services. (You can visit the behemoth at cms.gov — it's instructive to see the breadth and depth of its reach.) This is the home, for example, of the code lists that govern medical care billing and payment policies. Every doctor must code every patient interaction and every procedure, and the code triggers a specific billing amount. The care that doctors can give patients is governed by these codes and standard-of-care protocols rather than the heuristics an experienced doctor uses to treat individual patients in individual circumstances. Perverse incentives: Out of the regulatory bureaucracy comes a cascade of perverse incentives. The billing code system leads to one of them: hospitals and doctors will lean towards treatments and billing codes that result in the best billing and revenue outcome for them, rather than what is best for the patient. Similarly, with the fee-for-service model of the Affordable Health Care Act, there's always the incentive to provide the service or procedure that generates the best fee. Financial Engineering: The worst financial engineering of the medical care system is the tying of health insurance to employment, and the general misuse, misunderstanding and mispricing of insurance that results. Insurance is appropriate for classes of events (like car accidents or house fires) which are known to have distributed incidence but unknown in terms of where and when they will take place. Individuals pay into an insurance pool that can be drawn on when an unlucky individual encounters an incident; we all hope we will never have to draw on it. In health care insurance, individuals pay for coverage which they know they will draw on. They expect insurance to pay for routine things they should really pay for out of individual income or savings. Medical insurance coverage is appropriate for rare or catastrophic events, but not for everyday health maintenance. In fact, insurance totally obscures the market for health care. The combined result of all these forces is the elimination of economics from medical care. No free market: Medical care is the epitome of interventionism. There are no unregulated voluntary exchanges between buyer and seller, in this case patient and doctor. Every interaction is regulated, bureaucratized, coded, and distorted by financial engineering. Most importantly, there is no free market pricing. Prices are the indispensable signaling and information exchange mechanisms of markets; when they are suppressed, markets can't function. The medical care system is, as Joe Matarese puts it, price-less. No entrepreneurship: The function that solves consumer problems in markets is entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs identify customer dissatisfactions and devise and present solutions for consumers to choose from. Entrepreneurship can't operate in regulated healthcare. It is suppressed. Joe pointed out that, in the few corners where an entrepreneurial breakout has occurred — he mentioned medical tourism, Lasik eye surgery, cosmetic surgery, and The Surgery Center Of Oklahoma (SurgeryCenterOK.com) — prices have been lowered, quality increased and value spread wider and wider in the market, reaching more and more consumers. Repressed Innovation: A major output of freely priced entrepreneurial markets is innovation. Entrepreneurs bring improvement in the form of new services and offerings, improved processes, and the application of new scientific discoveries. The innovation process is highly repressed in US Health Care, as in, for example, the FDA's long and arduous bureaucratic process for approving new drugs resulting in delays in their adoption costing millions of lives. Replacing the free market is an edifice of massive, plodding, constraining entities. The top of the monstrous pile can probably be assigned to Big Pharma. The massive amount of funds flowing through the pharmaceutical companies empowers their commandeering of the medical community. Government healthcare agencies such as CMS, FDA and VA take up their entwined cronyist positions related to Big Pharma and Big Hospitals. Big Insurance is the financial engineering for the edifice. The bureaucracy regulates them all, but from a position of having been captured through the lobbying process. The patient sits at the bottom of this stack, squeezed by its weight, restricted by its rules, and constrained from receiving individualized care even though doctors and nurses are capable of providing it. The COVID-19 experience was an instance of the negative consequences of regulated, bureaucratic, perversely incentivized and politicized medical care. The standard four pillars of a medical response to the COVID-19 pandemic would have been: mitigationearly outpatient treatmenthospital treatmentvaccination Instead, we were bureaucratically and politically accelerated towards a mass vaccine solution, satisfying the perverse incentives of Big Pharma. Mitigation could have embraced healthy lifestyles, nutraceuticals, and some stratifying of risk by patient age. Instead, it was botched with ridiculous and useless mask mandates and pointless (and damaging) lockdowns. Early outpatient treatment for those infected would have recognized the “golden window” of outpatient treatment in the first two or three days of the case to reduce the need for later hospitalization, as documented by Dr. Serafino Fazio and others in a published paper (see Mises.org/E4B_162_Paper), with drugs like ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, but these were ridiculed, and their use repressed. By the time hospital treatment is needed, the condition has changed from one of inflammation and clotting to pneumonia and lung infection, with potentially worse outcomes. The use of remdesivir was centrally authorized, and this drug is much more expensive and risks worse side effects than the early treatment drugs. The four pillars were abandoned for the centrally planned decision of mass vaccination. There is a pathway out of medical tyranny. Principles of Austrian economics can help us find the way out of the current situation. Some of the principles we might apply include: Let free markets operate: The medical care edifice refutes and represses free markets and market pricing. The first step in a solution is to restore markets to medical care. Customer sovereignty: Markets are built around the consumer as “the captain of the ship”, determining the purpose and direction of the voyage. Consumers would exercise their sovereignty in a one-on-one relationship with their primary care physician. Decentralization: Decisions in markets are made close to the customer and not via centralized bureaucracies. Network versus hierarchy: Austrian economics views markets as networks of specialized nodes connected by 2-way information flows and provider-consumer interactions. The medical care edifice is a hierarchy not network. In Part 2 of "Entrepreneurial Solutions to Medical Tyranny," Joe Materese will identify some specific ways that we can build a parallel system outside the edifice to bring back consumer sovereignty and free markets. Additional Resource "Entrepreneurial Solutions to Medical Tyranny" (PDF): Mises.org/E4B_162_PDF Medicus Healthcare Solutions: MedicusHCS.com

East Point Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham discusses a new $111 million development project coming to downtown East Point.Plus, Andy Miller, a veteran health care journalist and the interim southern bureau editor for Kaiser Health News, discusses why Gov. Brian Kemp is in support of doing away with the Affordable Healthcare Act's enrollment platform, Healthcare.gov, and what this could mean for Georgians.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Roland Martin  BNC  The FRESH Initiative with the Rev, Ferrell Malone is now on Tour to promote the  Affordable Healthcare Act Act that has enrollment opened thru January 15th 2022!Please consider enrolling in this need Health Act.The Goals of the organization: Facilitating Restorative Equitable & Sustainable Healthy Communities.F.R.E.S.H. Communities is a worldwide coordinated collaborative strategy empowering every individual with information, opportunities and creative pathways to make healthy life choices and establish a family and community legacy.Fresh Communities will be on The Affordability Tour on December 12-18 throughout the east coast pushing affordable services to communities. At each stop, we will have The Fresh Bus, The Fort Valley State University's Technology Center, live DJ with music and refreshments, and community resources. Navigators will be on site to help individuals and family sign up for The Affordable Care Act and we will be talking about Housed and their efforts to pass the Build Back Better Act.Rev Malone workings with CMS,SCLS, FDA & other National Organization for this remarkable effort. Ourfreshcommunities.com© 2021 Building Abundant Success!!2021 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBAS

RPS Benefits by Design Inc. manages the Affordable Health Care Act Enrollment. Cary talks with Joyce Thompson & Nate Tate about the process! To learn more contact RPS Benefits by Design Inc. Visit: rpsbenefitsbydesigninc.com

Tune in to Part 4 of Fresh Energy's "Intersection of Energy and Community" webinar series!The transition to an equitable, carbon-neutral economy will bring big changes to our communities. State and federal policies, utility programs, and the overall evolution from a world powered by oil and gas to a clean electricity-powered future, play out in our neighborhoods, workplaces, and homes. But it's not just communities adapting to change. Cities, counties, and local institutions are often leading through model projects and Climate Action Plans to shape a new reality.In summer 2021, Fresh Energy hosted a webinar series to raise the question: How can we dramatically reduce carbon emissions in a way that improves our communities and benefits everyone?Panelists:Margaret Garascia, Associate Director, Research and Innovation at Elevate EnergyMargaret Garascia is Senior Manager for Research and Innovation at Elevate Energy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to designing and implementing programs that lower costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of renewable energy reach those who need them most. As part of the Elevate research team, Ms. Garascia conducts research on whether low- and moderate-income households are equitably served by renewable energy programs. In addition, she coordinates Elevate's research, policy, and demonstration projects on building decarbonization with a focus on the affordable housing sector. She also conducts quantitative and qualitative research on topics including energy insecurity, water affordability, and residential energy use. She was lead author of a report on the multifamily building stock in Chicago and the potential for energy savings. She has presented and written on the relationship between energy efficiency, health, and wellbeing in forums including Electricity Journal, Retrofit Magazine, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, and others. Keith Kinch, Co-founder and General Manager at BlocPowerKeith Kinch serves as General Manager and co-founder at BlocPower. Keith received his undergraduate degree at John Jay College and his graduate degree at American International University. He spent eight years as a community organizer, and two years as Deputy Field Director in New York State for the Democratic National Committee under President Obama's grassroots arm Organizing for America. He helped advance key pieces of legislation such as the Affordable Healthcare Act.In the summer of 2016, Keith led the Solarize Brownsville campaign where more than 200homes were outfitted with solar panels. Solarize Brownsville brought together communityMargaret Cherne-Hendrick, Lead Director, Energy Transition at Fresh EnergyMargaret Cherne-Hendrick steers Fresh Energy's work to decarbonize our economy through the transition of end-uses currently served by fossil fuels to efficient, equitable, carbon-free electricity. She leads a team of staff shaping and driving solutions that use beneficial electrification, efficiency, and other carbon-reduction strategies to dramatically reduce emissions from the building and transportation sectors. She also leads Fresh Energy's work on carbon sequestration and low-carbon fuel standards as well as actively evaluating other opportunities to move Minnesota toward an equitable carbon-neutral economy by 2050.  In addition to Minnesota policy work at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, State Legislature, and administrative channels, Margaret leads Fresh Energy's involvement in multiple key partnerships and is a primary architect of the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition.

Craig Field from Mitchell, Reed & Schmitten Insurance is our guest.  We learn more about the deadlines for coverage  for the Affordable Health Care Act and Open Enrollment.  Washington Health Plan Finder is discussed, as well as why there's a window for applying.More HERE.

What is U.S. President Barack Obama's legacy? His defining achievements? His hits and his misses? Omar Moore explores these questions, including on foreign policy, racism, domestic policy and the “deification” of Obama that happens in some of the U.S. corporate news media. November 28, 2020. Featured in this episode: President Obama's farewell address, January 10, 2017: https://bit.ly/3fWHJQZ President Obama signs the Affordable Healthcare Act into law, March 23, 2010: https://bit.ly/2JsdbtO NOTE: You can now listen to THE POLITICRAT daily podcast free on Audible: https://adbl.co/35MvRNL IMPORTANT— Please phonebank *now* for: Jon Ossoff for Georgia US Senate: https://electjon.com AND Rev. Raphael Warnock for Georgia US Senate: https://votewarnock.com Voter registration deadline in Georgia: Dec. 7 Plus— NEW: FULL VIDEO (Nov. 18) THE POLITICRAT podcast episode—a conversation with Attorney Judith Browne Dianis, executive director of Advancement Project: https://bit.ly/36925De Latest post at Medium: VICTORY. https://bit.ly/2UkcWU5 MOORE THOUGHTS —The Day After Tomorrow: https://bit.ly/3l5CZdl Omar's film review of “Da 5 Bloods” (bit.ly/37nliju). MOORE THOUGHTS: moore.substack.com. Moore On Medium: medium.com/@omooresf The Politicrat YouTube page: bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: bit.ly/3bU1O7c The Politicrat blog: politicrat.politics.blog PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to this to this podcast! Follow/tweet Omar at: http://twitter.com/thepopcornreel

On today's show, Michael Toscano talks with Richard Wolf of USA Today as the Supreme Court prepares, yet again, to hear a case related to the Affordable Healthcare Act. Also, Kevin Carr reviews the movie "Fat Man", and we'll tell you a fun way to honor the Veteran in your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A discussion with my brother from another mother about healthcare past and present

How will the newly appointed Supreme Court Justice, Amy Coney Barrett, determine America's path forward? Supreme Court Litigator Ed Warren returns to discuss some of his previous, spot-on predictions and the implications around the massive changes happening in the country, including of course, the impending election.   TIMESTAMPS: 3:15 Ed Warren predicts Justice Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court 9 months ago and discusses why he thought the way he did 6:45 How pre-planned was Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination? 10:49 Why does everyone on the Supreme Court want to avoid the perception that the court is “political?” 14:12 Brett Kavanaugh and bipartisanship 17:47 What are the likely cases that would put the Supreme Court in the position of deciding the election? 20:26 The implications of states that are not required to choose their electors via popular vote 22:00 Likely litigation for the election, and the suppression of votes 24:46 Trump and Roe v. Wade 27:46 Obamacare and the Affordable Healthcare Act 29:30 Does Trump have a healthcare plan that he’s holding close to his vest? 31:25 The panel goes over their respective predictions for what to expect with the election this week ---------------------- Learn More: Politics: Meet Me in the Middle Follow Us on Twitter: @politicsMMITM Hosted by: Bill Curtis, Ed Larson and Jane Albrecht Producer: AJ Moseley Edited and Co-Produced by: Brian Bielanski Sound Engineering by: Steve Riekeberg Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media Production See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The affordable healthcare act is under the threat of repeal in November with the new supreme court conservative-majority. What happens if it’s repealed? Will discuss the most likely scenario’s and what may happen next.

Barack Obama takes aim at Donald Trump in Philadelphia this past Wednesday. "With Joe and Kamala at the helm, you're not going to have to think about the crazy things they said every day," Obama said. "And that's worth a lot. You're not going to have to argue about them every day. It just won't be so exhausting.” "Donald Trump isn't suddenly going to protect all of us," he said. "He can't even take the basic steps to protect himself." "This is not a reality show. This is reality," Obama said in a nod to Trump's past as a reality TV host. "And the rest of us have had to live with the consequences of him proving himself incapable of taking the job seriously.” Thoughts on the Biden/Trump debate. Trump: "I'm immune to the virus." Still no plan for health care except for wiping out the Affordable Health Care Act. Trump: "I have done more for African Americans since Abraham Lincoln. Biden: Seemed sincere about Americans losing jobs and businesses closing. Trump: Should have a vaccine within weeks. What are our personal concerns/issues we would like solved during this election race? Who can better handle those issues? Halloween Our yearly traditions. What are your Favorite Halloween candy from childhood? Do you have Favorite Horror/Scary movies to watch in October?

Barack Obama takes aim at Donald Trump in Philadelphia this past Wednesday. "With Joe and Kamala at the helm, you're not going to have to think about the crazy things they said every day," Obama said. "And that's worth a lot. You're not going to have to argue about them every day. It just won't be so exhausting.” "Donald Trump isn't suddenly going to protect all of us," he said. "He can't even take the basic steps to protect himself." "This is not a reality show. This is reality," Obama said in a nod to Trump's past as a reality TV host. "And the rest of us have had to live with the consequences of him proving himself incapable of taking the job seriously.” Thoughts on the Biden/Trump debate. Trump: "I'm immune to the virus." Still no plan for health care except for wiping out the Affordable Health Care Act. Trump: "I have done more for African Americans since Abraham Lincoln. Biden: Seemed sincere about Americans losing jobs and businesses closing. Trump: Should have a vaccine within weeks. What are our personal concerns/issues we would like solved during this election race? Who can better handle those issues? Halloween Our yearly traditions. What are your Favorite Halloween candy from childhood? Do you have Favorite Horror/Scary movies to watch in October?

On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we get inside the race for U.S. Senate, explain how the candidates differ on key issues, and show what each candidate wants to accomplish for the Mountain State.In segment one, Paula Jean Swearengin, democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, explains why she decided to run for Senate, why she doesn’t believe Congress should even consider the current Supreme Court nominee during the pandemic, and why she thinks her opponent is out of touch with her constituents.In segment two, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), republican candidate for U.S. Senate explains why she thinks West Virginia should re-elect her, why she plans to vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, why she still believes she understands the needs of the Mountain State.In segment three, Swearengin explains why Congress should be focusing on COVID-19 stimulus packages, why she believes the Affordable Health Care Act should be upheld, and why the Mountain State needs economic diversity.In segment four, Capito explains how she continues to work to pass a COVID-19 stimulus package to help those in the state, how she plans to help provide broadband coverage throughout the Mountain State, and how she plans to help provide health care for West Virginia.

Simon Shares Day 188 of lockdown. August CPI 3.1%. Everybody now suddenly knows about the expanded unemployment rate? Capitec* (JSE code: CPI) results were as always solid. Hit hard by the pandemic, but resilient. Valuations are rich, as always. Alviva (JSE code: AVV). Remember old Pinnacle, once a darling and then hit by claims of dodge tenders. They bought Datacentrix changed their name to Alviva and issued decent results. Everybody asking me about Ascendis Health (JSE code: ASC). To me it is binary, either they sell Remedica for a good price and they can bumble along, or they go bust. Debt is huge and risks are massive, sure some potential reward but why rush it? Remgro (JSE code: REM) results, +40% discount to net asset value (NAV). Either you view this as a cheap entry into some listed businesses inside Remgro. Or your view is that holding structures are value destroyers. PSG also at a massive discount to NAV. Typically discount used to be around 15%, but now we're seeing 40% discounts. Now the trade could be a closing of that discount, or just a cheap entry. Headline from CNBC "Disney to lay off 28,000 employees as coronavirus slams its theme park business". The pandemic is not over and some companies are still struggling to manage it. * I hold ungeared positions. Upcoming events; 08 October ~ JSE Power Hour: Investing in local and global listed property Subscribe to our feed here Subscribe or review us in iTunes Presidential markets Less than five weeks until the US votes and then who knows how long to count the votes and get Trump out of the White House. The first debate on Tuesday shows what a mess the next few weeks will be. After the debate, US futures markets were down some 0.75%, was it the debate or just markets? Maybe a bit of both. Here's the thing. Some white man will win and be installed in January 2021. Market pundits will tell you it matters which. Remember the fear about a Clinton win and what it would do for markets back in 2016? Sure it became moot as Clinton lost, but the idea that one or the other will be better or worse for markets has scant evidence Mostly it is trolling by one side or the other. The idea that one is anti markets is nonsense, both are ardent capitalists and sure Biden will keep the Affordable Healthcare Act, as an example, but after almost a decade in place, it has not broken markets. Biden may also want some minimum wages etc. Radical ideas for hardened capitalists, but there are minimum wages in many states - and non are bust as a result. Raising taxes? Not on corporates, that boat has sailed and can't be recalled. On individuals, they can go up and while the rich will moan, what the NYT showed us on the weekend is that the rich don't pay tax anyway. So how does one position a portfolio head of the election? Carry on carrying on. Ignore the noise. Buy quality when you like the price. Elections are noise and best ignored and sure they may create volatility - but volatility creates opportunity. JSE – The JSE is a registered trademark of the JSE Limited. JSE Direct is an independent broadcast and is not endorsed or affiliated with, nor has it been authorised, or otherwise approved by JSE Limited. The views expressed in this programme are solely those of the presenter, and do not necessarily reflect the views of JSE Limited.  

Hour 1 of Smash Daily, Smash and LL Cool Lo discuss the (almost) F bomb Michigan Governor Whitmer dropped at the DNC last night, Joe Biden and Smash sit down for a conversation on The Affordable Health Care Act, and a new segment called Births & Obits & Who Gives A S**ts! Dig The Smash weekdays from 4-6 on 107.1 The Big Z and stream online at www.altondailynews.com! #DiggingTheSmash

Betsy discusses some Health Care issues, including what happened when she went for the test, how much out of pocket she had to pay, and why the Affordable Health Care Act is not affordable to many. This is a show you have to listen to and how she has to deal with insurance. How do you handle insurance and what decisions you have to make? Can you afford to pay for your medicine? To contact Betsy Wurzel https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005271496390 For further information https://bit.ly/3cgIWj9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betsy Wurzel -Chatting with Betsy show today is with Betsy. Betsy has some Health Care issues she wanted to talk about. What happened when she went for the test and how much out of pocket she had to pay. The Affordable Health Care Act is not affordable to many. This is a show you have to listen to and how she has to deal with insurance. How do you handle insurance and what decisions you have to make? Can you afford to pay for your mediciTo contact Betsy Wurzel https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005271496390For further information https://bit.ly/3cgIWj9Sending Hugs and I hope all is well with you and your familyJeanne White, Station Manager, Passionate World Talk Radio

The Real Economy “The economy added 6 million jobs, and the unemployment rate dropped to the lowest level in nearly 50 years”. But, The average monthly gain under Trump so far is 188,000 — compared with an average monthly gain of 217,000 during Obama’s second term. The real unemployment rate (U-6) is a broader definition of unemployment than the official unemployment rate (U-3). In December 2019, it was 6.7%.1 The U-3 is the rate most often reported in the media. In the U-3 rate, the Bureau of Labor Statistics only counts people without jobs who are in the labor force. To remain in the labor force, they must have looked for a job in the last four weeks. The Labor Force Participation Rate, was 62.9 percent when Trump was sworn in. Three years later it’s at 63.3 percent, less than one half of a percentage point increase. In fact when the labor participation rate was almost identical to today’s, Trump claimed during the 2016 election that we had a real unemployment rate of over 40 percent. The U-6, or real unemployment rate, includes the underemployed, the marginally attached, and discouraged workers. For that reason, it is around double the U-3 report.Trump's ongoing trade wars have also sapped business confidence. Companies are pulling back on hiring workers as a result. Today’s numbers seem great and could be a factor to reelect the president, but let’s take a deeper look. It’s not just the economy. Even if they took home slightly bigger paychecks, employees have also confronted the rising price tags of housing, education and skyrocketing healthcare costs some economists now compare to another tax on their income. People are working two to three jobs to get by, wages are essentially flat, and layoffs are on the uptick. The 2020 Democratic presidential candidates make this a top campaign issue, right up there with calling out Trump’s efforts to end you and your family’s coverage for pre-existing medical conditions—along with all the other benefits of the Affordable Health Care Act. Our nation’s manufacturing sector is not only officially in a recession, but one that is becoming worse each month. In November, new manufacturing orders and employment dropped at a rate worse than the month before. That marks the fourth straight month that the manufacturing sector has contracted. Economic growth fell far short of the annual 4% to 6% Trump promised. The most recent rate is 2.0%. And, The federal debt went up more than $2.4 trillion. The annual deficit hit nearly $1 trillion in fiscal year 2019 – the highest since 2012. But, how people feel about the economy? Much of the benefit of the current growth has gone to people at the top of ladder, leaving many Americans feeling dissatisfied. A Monmouth University poll in April found that only 12% of Americans said their families had “benefited a great deal” from recent economic growth, and only 18% said that middle-class families had benefited a lot from Trump’s economic policies. All, take the poll from Florida Atlantic University shows how much other issues overshadow the economy. The poll showed Florida, a crucial state electorally, as a toss-up. In hypothetical matchups, Trump tied or narrowly trailed each of the major Democratic candidates. This shows an erosion of the president’s numbers. Florida, once again, will be up for grabs. In that same, poll Trump voters, the economy came in third place. behind immigration and foreign policy/terrorism (16%). For Democratic voters, the economy ranked behind healthcare as a motivating issue. President Trump’s behavior also plays a role — his core supporters love his style, but it takes a big toll on his standing with other voters. Even as a good economy pushes his approval upward, the rest of the package pushes him down. The reason why an improving economy used to improve a president’s standing is that it caused some voters to cross party lines and support a person from the other side. In today’s deeply partisan era, nothing has that effect.

The Real Economy “The economy added 6 million jobs, and the unemployment rate dropped to the lowest level in nearly 50 years”. But, The average monthly gain under Trump so far is 188,000 — compared with an average monthly gain of 217,000 during Obama’s second term. The real unemployment rate (U-6) is a broader definition of unemployment than the official unemployment rate (U-3). In December 2019, it was 6.7%.1 The U-3 is the rate most often reported in the media. In the U-3 rate, the Bureau of Labor Statistics only counts people without jobs who are in the labor force. To remain in the labor force, they must have looked for a job in the last four weeks. The Labor Force Participation Rate, was 62.9 percent when Trump was sworn in. Three years later it’s at 63.3 percent, less than one half of a percentage point increase. In fact when the labor participation rate was almost identical to today’s, Trump claimed during the 2016 election that we had a real unemployment rate of over 40 percent. The U-6, or real unemployment rate, includes the underemployed, the marginally attached, and discouraged workers. For that reason, it is around double the U-3 report.Trump's ongoing trade wars have also sapped business confidence. Companies are pulling back on hiring workers as a result. Today’s numbers seem great and could be a factor to reelect the president, but let’s take a deeper look. It’s not just the economy. Even if they took home slightly bigger paychecks, employees have also confronted the rising price tags of housing, education and skyrocketing healthcare costs some economists now compare to another tax on their income. People are working two to three jobs to get by, wages are essentially flat, and layoffs are on the uptick. The 2020 Democratic presidential candidates make this a top campaign issue, right up there with calling out Trump’s efforts to end you and your family’s coverage for pre-existing medical conditions—along with all the other benefits of the Affordable Health Care Act. Our nation’s manufacturing sector is not only officially in a recession, but one that is becoming worse each month. In November, new manufacturing orders and employment dropped at a rate worse than the month before. That marks the fourth straight month that the manufacturing sector has contracted. Economic growth fell far short of the annual 4% to 6% Trump promised. The most recent rate is 2.0%. And, The federal debt went up more than $2.4 trillion. The annual deficit hit nearly $1 trillion in fiscal year 2019 – the highest since 2012. But, how people feel about the economy? Much of the benefit of the current growth has gone to people at the top of ladder, leaving many Americans feeling dissatisfied. A Monmouth University poll in April found that only 12% of Americans said their families had “benefited a great deal” from recent economic growth, and only 18% said that middle-class families had benefited a lot from Trump’s economic policies. All, take the poll from Florida Atlantic University shows how much other issues overshadow the economy. The poll showed Florida, a crucial state electorally, as a toss-up. In hypothetical matchups, Trump tied or narrowly trailed each of the major Democratic candidates. This shows an erosion of the president’s numbers. Florida, once again, will be up for grabs. In that same, poll Trump voters, the economy came in third place. behind immigration and foreign policy/terrorism (16%). For Democratic voters, the economy ranked behind healthcare as a motivating issue. President Trump’s behavior also plays a role — his core supporters love his style, but it takes a big toll on his standing with other voters. Even as a good economy pushes his approval upward, the rest of the package pushes him down. The reason why an improving economy used to improve a president’s standing is that it caused some voters to cross party lines and support a person from the other side. In today’s deeply partisan era, nothing has that effect.

The costs of the Affordable Healthcare Act has been devastating to the Middle-Class. Dale Bellis joins Dr. George to discuss options on paying for healthcare.

The Affordable Healthcare Act has alienated doctors. Dr. George talks about the corrupt system of healthcare & why it is bringing quality healthcare down.

The Affordable Healthcare Act has alienated doctors. Dr. George talks about the corrupt system of healthcare & why it is bringing quality healthcare down.

In episode 81, we discuss everything that you need to know about the changes in Obamacare (also known as the Affordable Healthcare Act). We discuss the 5 specific changes that you need to be aware of moving into 2018. We also dive into health care sharing ministries as an affordable option to the Obamacare offerings. Plus, we take a look at the steep penalties for not having coverage. All of this and more on the #MoneyFactor.

Anita Cameron If you were inspired last week by the disability activists who sat in Senate Leader Mitch McConnell's office until they were dragged away from their wheelchairs, you'll want to hear Anita Cameron of ADAPT talk about the deep history, the strategy and the future plans of these protesters.  Her website is called Musings of an Angry Black Womyn. President Trump and the Republican Party are coming closer to the destruction or extreme weakening of the Affordable Health Care Act, which includes ObamaCare & Medi-Cal.   California leaders say their success would deny health insurance to between five and ten million people, including many poor people and people who live with disabilities. click here to go to Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation. Anita Cameron, a veteran activist with ADAPT, talks about the resistance in the disability community to these Republican efforts.  She has been involved in social change activism and community organizing for 36 years.  In 1986, Cameron joined ADAPT, a national, grassroots disability rights organization.  She's served as a national organizer, strategist and police negotiator and has been arrested a heroic 129 times in the non-violent struggle for justice. Disabled protestrs were removed from outside Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's office on Thursday, and images from the protest have become some of the most compelling of the health care debate so far. According to NBC Washington, about 60 protesters, many of them disabled, gathered outside McConnell's office to protest the newly unveiled senate health care bill on Thursday morning. Capitol police made about 43 arrests and were seen dragging uncooperative protesters out of the building. The sit-in was organized by a group called ADAPT, which advocates for disability rights and for government help to be able to purchase their living tools such as wheelchairs and other quality mobility tools, Check this out . To get tips of surgery click site,here you will get the all details of surgery. Video and photos of the arrests quickly made the rounds on social media, including one striking image of former Ms. Wheelchair Texas Laura Halvorson, in a wheelchair and breathing mask, being escorted out by an officer. Other protesters were physically lifted and carried down the hallway. The Senate health care bill, which comes after years of Republican members of Congress vowing to repeal the Affordable Care Act, makes deep cuts to Medicaid, ends the individual mandate and repeals a number of Obamacare's tax increases. The bill also creates a new system of tax credits to support those buying private insurance. Eddie Ytuarte produced and hosts. The post Disability Protests of TrumpCare appeared first on KPFA.

Fight The Power w/ Anton GunnHealth care? Obamacare? Trumpcare? In the words of 45, "Nobody knew health care could be so complicated." With the latest GOP health care bill to repeal and replace Obamacare passing the House, the Firing Squad turns to health care executive, Anton Gunn, to explain the ins and outs of the nation's health care challenges. Gunn, former head of External Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, joins the Squad to discuss his role in the Affordable Health Care Act, his relationship with former President Barack Obama and the "doom and gloom" of a future without the AHCA.A confessed hip-hop head, Gunn also names his Top 5 rappers of all-time and explains why 2Pac doesn't crack his Top 10. Listen up and get educated on health care and hip-hop from an award-winning motivational speaker, scholar and leader.

If you’re like most people, you haven’t been able to avoid all the discussion surrounding healthcare in the past few weeks and months. To cut through all the static, I brought on Paul Ashley from First Person Benefit Advisors onto my show to ask the most pressing questions. Since the Affordable Healthcare Act was passed in 2010, Republicans have wanted to repeal and replace it. But what does that mean? What does it look like in our every day life? We talk about the real differences between Obamacare (the ACA) and Trumpcare (the AHCA). No matter where you stand on the political scale, healthcare affects every one of us and it’s important to know what each side believes as well as the reality of each bill in the midst of so much opinionated coverage. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why does healthcare cost so much?” or “How are other countries able to have what looks like ‘free’ healthcare?” then this episode is for you. Follow Paul Ashley on Twitter or check out First Person Advisors here.

The first major legislative effort under the Trump administration was the much debated and long promised repeal and replace of the Affordable Healthcare Act, aka Obamacare. But … well, let's just say that things didn't work out the way Paul Ryan planned. The media is reporting this as a failure for Trump, but is it? The investigation into Russian involvement with the Trump campaign continued this week with a strange development and renewed calls for an independent counsel. Neil Gorsuch's confirmation hearing continued as well. Judge Gorsuch conducted himself like a non-partisan who would make rulings based on the law, while Democrats made clear that's not what they want on the SCOTUS. All this and more as time allows. Listen live, join the chat room, be a part of the show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tapp-into-the-truth--556114/support.

      Today is the 239th day of the year - 127 days left.  Friday - August 26th - less than 90 days before the Presidential election 2016 to determine which President will replace President Barack Obama.  And I hate the name Obamacare, because it's actually THE AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE ACT, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE - which is a different subject altogether.  But will it become TrumpCare or ClintonCare?  Then how many days will it be before Christmas? then 2017?  Thank goodness for KINGS IN THE MORNING - 347-205-9366.

What changes do I need to know about before enrolling in health insurance for 2016? Last year at this same time of the year I got certified for ACA enrollment to help people in enrolling in the new ACA exchange. Its hard to believe that a 2 years have gone by since ACA rolled out. Open enrollment for the Affordable Healthcare Act begins Nov 1st 2015 - Jan 31sth 2016 for 2016. On todays show we were joined by CEO of Wellthie.com Sally Poblete.      Sally has been a leader and innovator in the health care industry for over 18 years and had a successful career leading product development at Anthem, one of the nation's largest health insurance companies. Under Sally's leadership, Wellthie has been named one of 30 Tech Startups with the Potential to Change the World andwas recently featured in Forbes as one of 10 Healthcare TechnologyDisruptors to Watch (all led by women). To learn more about Sally visit: www.Wellthie.com   You can keep up to date with the ACA changes at : www.houstonfrstfinancialgroup.com  then click health insurance or to compare different plans in Texas, check subsidies and enroll go to my site at:   https://www.healthsherpa.com/?_agent_id=christopher-hensley    Personal Finance Cheat Sheet Article:http://www.cheatsheet.com/…/how-schools-can-improve-their-…/ Financial Advisor Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/…/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monda… http://www.fa-mag.com/…/on-it-s-80th-anniversary--advisors-… You can listen live by going to www.kpft.org and clicking on the HD3 tab. You can also listen to this episode and others by podcast at:http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/moneymatters or www.moneymatterspodcast.com ‪#‎KPFT‬ #Wellthie ‪

Ron Siegel of Anaheim Hills CA, and Noel Dalmacia of Irvine, CA discuss current events, financial markets, politics, and even poking fun at the rest of the media in a live radio broadcast from Anaheim CA on NBC Talk Radio.  Ron and Noel will discuss: New IRS rules re: repairs vs. improvements; How to pay “0” federal tax on a real estate sale; What are some strategies for the Affordable Health Care Act premiums; What are the new simplified rules for home office deduction for business owners; 5 Tax Myths That Can Cost You; Homeownership is the “American Dream” For A Reason; Surprise, Retirement is Better than Expected; Mortgage Minute; Your Credit Matters; Real Time Real Estate; Word on Wealth; The SLT will Provide a Complementary Real Estate Action Plan (R.E.A.P.) Semi-Annually, and so much more. Ron Siegel, consumer advocate and mortgage lender, discusses anything that affects the roof over your head, your bank account or other items that will benefit you / your family. Reach Ron at                   ·         800.306.1990  ·         Ron@RonSiegelRadio.com ·         www.RonSiegelRadio.com ·         www.SiegelLendingTeam.com ·         Twitter: @RonSiegel ·         www.Facebook.com/RonSiegelRadio

This tax season is likely to be the worst in years -- for the IRS and potentially for taxpayers. Christopher Whalen @ChrisWhalenCPA joins @latenightparent for to provide tips to parents that are preparing for tax season & we'll learn abt the next phase for the @foxholefather at 810pm. Topics discussed: Affordable HealthCare Act, FAFSA, Tax Scams, PII, Tax Law Revisions, Outsourcing, Mentoring, FatherHood

"What changes do I need to know about before enrolling in health insurance for 2015?" Last year at this same time of the year I got certified for ACA enrollment to help people in enrolling in the new ACA exchange. Its hard to believe that a year has gone by since ACA rolled out. Open enrollment for the Affordable Healthcare Act begins Nov 15th 2014 - Feb 15th 2015 For 2015. On todays show we were joined by Ben Geyerhahn. Ben is a member of New York Governor Cuomo's Health Benefit Exchange Advisory Committee and CEO of BeneStream.      To find out more about Ben visit his website at: www.benestream.com   You can keep up to date with the ACA changes at : www.houstonfirstfinancialgroup.com then click health insurance   You can listen live by going to www.kpft.org and clicking on the HD3 tab. You can also listen to this episode and others by podcast at: http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/moneymatters   or   www.moneymatterspodcast.com  

What are the top issues for voters to consider in the upcoming 2014 midterm elections? Across America, the stakes are higher and the issues tougher heading into the 2014 elections.  Our guest, Nick Wukoson, Congressional candidate tackles the key themes for voters from accountability in Washington, Big Government, Immigration, and Common Core to the Affordable Healthcare Act on Tamara Leigh's TREND ON LIVE Wed., July 16, 2014 at 10:00am CT.  In his PickNick2014 campaign for Florida's District 18, Nick is running on common sense solutions to the issues that impact every American's life, liberties, and pursuits of financial and physical health and happiness.   Whether it's securing our borders or the privacy of our personal data, whether you're right or left or stuck in the middle -- Nick invites all voters to discuss information and ideas, not just political jargon, and think before you vote!  On a platform true to the Constitution, Nick has been endorsed by the national Tea Party and the Conservative Party of Florida. For info contact: LeslieBuck@picknick2014.com; 772-267-2620; and visit:   www.picknick2014.com Follow us on twitter: @tamaraleighllc  @linkedlocalnet and tamaraleighllc.com and linkedlocalnetwork.com

Today we discussed College Funding, Financial Aid and Taxes. As you know tax returns are tied to many processes. In relation to FAFSA, students applying for Financial Aid must provide their parents tax return if they're under the age of 23 and not officially "independent" according to FAFSA guidelines. What are some of the best practices when saving for and funding college savings?We also hit on Affordable Healthcare Act and some of the tax issues we should be aware of. We were joined by Elizabeth Ferrer from Neighborhood Tax Centers. You can learn more about Neighborhood Tax Centers by visiting:   www.neighborhood-centers.org    ACA Info:  Comprehensive List of Health Insurance Resources  Click Here Now   You can listen live by going to www.kpft.org and clicking on the HD3 tab. You can also listen to this episode and others by podcast at: http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/moneymatters

Tune in tonight as I chat with Noam Chomsky, noted philosopher, political critic, activist and long-time professor at MIT.  Noam has written extensively on politics, war, corporatism and the mass media.  Prof. Chomsky has been described as a prominent cultural fiture and he was voted the "world's top  public intellectual in 2005."  Topics might include:  His views on the role of feminism in today's society, government repression and our loss of civil liberties, including Obama's continuation of the Patriot Act.  What he thinks of the Affordable Health Care Act, his views on the distinction, if any, between Democrats vs Republicans. I'll inquire if  thinks Americans are being primed for a new war and what we as citizens can do to stem the tide of losing worker rights, voting rights, women's rights and the dumbing down of America. Crossing the threshold into the second half of the show, Layne Redmond, beloved drummer and author of the book, When the Drummers Were Women, returns to tell us about her new project  - the Sacred Path of the Bee and the awakening of Bee Priestesses in contemporary times.

In this episode: traveling Sweeneys, Lipstick Mattie, supreme court ruling on the Affordable Healthcare Act, Fortnight for Freedom, Catholic Summer Reading Program, what is a thurible, dress at weddings and mass, mail bag. Contact us (@) catholicfamilypodcast.com or call 936-228-1836.

The Supreme Court will rule on the Affordable Health Care Act before the 2012 elections. What are possible consequences for Barack Obama, Congress and millions of Americans?