The cartoon above says it all: the federal government continues to overpay for healthcare services simply because of where the care is delivered. Under current law, Medicare pays far more for a procedure done at a hospital outpatient facility than it does for the exact same service provided by an Read more…
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…
President Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) Commission was pitched as a bold effort to drain the swamp and restore scientific integrity in health policy. But as Market Institute President Charles Sauer argues in The Center Square, the effort may already be off track. Sauer warns that the Commission—tasked with 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…
In RealClearHealth, US Policy Editor Charles Sauer lays out a critical test for the House Debt and Oversight and Government Efficiency Committee (DOGE): will they deliver real reform or just scratch the surface? In the excerpt below, Sauer highlights how one straightforward, bipartisan fix — Site-Neutral payments in healthcare — 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…
In his latest article for RealClear Health, Market Institute President Charles Sauer highlights the importance of preserving patient choice in healthcare. As the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) prepares to vote on lowering the age for routine pneumococcal vaccinations, Sauer argues that both FDA-approved vaccines should be recommended. Read more…
Market Institute hosted the Doctors Forum Fly-In, bringing physicians from across the country to Washington, D.C. for a series of policy briefings and discussions on the challenges facing frontline medical professionals. The event gave doctors the opportunity to share firsthand experiences from their practices and highlight the growing need for Read more…
Following the conclusion of the Doctors Forum, Market Institute hosted a Site Neutrality Happy Hour to illustrate healthcare payment disparities in a tangible, real-world way. Congressional staff and Members of Congress were invited to participate in a hands-on demonstration designed to show how price differences—rather than quality or outcomes—drive behavior Read more…
The recent Congressional hearing on drug prices, patents, and the pharmaceutical industry has ignited a fervent debate. Unfortunately, much of the discourse has been overshadowed by misunderstandings and misinformation. A nuanced comprehension of the patent system and its pivotal role in drug innovation is essential for fostering informed discussions and Read more…