As Congress races to finalize a major spending bill, a small but critical reform quietly vanished from the negotiating table—site-neutrality. The provision would have leveled the playing field between hospitals and independent doctors by paying them the same rate for the same services. But in Washington, common sense reforms often Read more…
The Market Institute is proud to lead a coalition of taxpayer and free market organizations in urging Congress to adopt long-overdue site-neutral payment reforms in Medicare. We coordinated the letter below to bring attention to the urgent need for policy change that eliminates unfair pricing disparities in the healthcare system. Read more…
Senator Mike Lee and Congressman Ben Cline have reintroduced the One Agency Act, legislation that would make the Department of Justice the sole federal enforcer of antitrust laws—removing that authority from the Federal Trade Commission. In this excerpt from RealClearMarkets, Market Institute Senior Fellow Norm Singleton argues that consolidating antitrust Read more…
In a new article for RealClearMarkets, Market Institute President Charles Sauer sounds the alarm on the Senate’s confirmation of Abigail “Gail” Slater as Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ’s Antitrust Division. Slater’s support for Lina Khan-style antitrust policies marks another win for the growing “Khanservative” movement—conservatives who’ve abandoned free markets Read more…
For millions of viewers, the Super Bowl is as much about the commercials as it is about the game. But this year, one ad sparked more than just conversation—it triggered bipartisan concern over patient safety and regulatory oversight. Hims/Hers, a telemedicine giant, ran a minute-long ad promoting its GLP-1 knockoff Read more…
As government regulation has tightened its grip over the past four years, the potential for groundbreaking innovation in the U.S. has been stifled. However, with the dawn of a new administration, there’s reason to be optimistic about the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. A pro-innovation approach can help unleash Read more…
As economic growth hinges on the ability of companies to innovate freely, recent actions by the FTC and DOJ are raising serious concerns. In this Forbes article, Market Institute Senior Fellow John Tamny examines the dangers of these agencies’ frequent monopoly accusations and leaks, which destabilize corporations and drain essential Read more…
The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear Murthy v Missouri leaves government-driven censorship unchecked. This case sought to hold federal officials accountable for pressuring social media to silence dissent on topics from COVID policies to Hunter Biden’s laptop. With leaked emails showing threats and demands from officials, it’s clear Americans need Read more…
The Supreme Court’s recent decision to remand Moody v. NetChoice back to the lower courts has reignited the debate over whether social media companies should be treated as common carriers. At stake are fundamental questions about free speech, censorship, and the role of government in regulating online platforms. Proponents argue Read more…
The United States is at a critical juncture in its competition with global rivals, particularly China, for leadership in critical and emerging technologies. This week, a coalition of conservative leaders sent a powerful message to Congress, urging action to safeguard America’s position as a global technology leader. The key to Read more…