Mark Carter
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October 14, 20100 commentsRand is right (sort of): Leadership lacking on Social Security, Medicaid
by Mark Carter
Truth in advertising. Don’t look for it in this season’s political ads. The absurdity of these spots has risen to the level of slapstick comedy. Only, it’s not funny. It is amazing to me that these ads work. But work they … Continue reading
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September 26, 20100 commentsBetsy Johnson’s resignation a ‘clarion call’; Frankfort refuses to confront Medicaid and budget crises
by Mark Carter
So there stood Betsy Johnson in the proverbial doorway to a Who concert with festival seating; bearing the brunt of legislative ire toward the administration while unable to articulate a cogent response to the problem. She most certainly surveyed the scene and pondered her professional future. It’s not really surprising that she chose to pursue a career as a health care lawyer. Continue reading
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September 13, 20100 commentsDismal Charities: IRS may be asking probing questions about Weis’ pay and Dismas board’s judgement
by Mark Carter
The IRS can levy penalties against tax-exempt organization – and against the CEO – in the event his or her compensation is deemed excessive. Continue reading
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August 16, 20100 commentsHow much goverment do we need? The life and death struggle between the FDA and GlaxoSmithKline
by Mark Carter
“Medicine is for the patients … the profits follow.” So said George Merck II, then CEO of pharmaceutical giant Merck & Company, sometime during the first half of the 1900s. Merck in those days hoarded cash, cash they would use … Continue reading
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August 13, 20100 commentsHard-pressed cities smell revenue in challenging healthcare tax exemptions
by Mark Carter
“There were times when my pants were so thin, I could sit on a dime and know if it was heads or tails.” Spencer Tracy Spencer Tracy’s hometown, Wauwatosa, a Milwaukee, Wisconsin suburb has successfully challenged the tax-exemption, at least … Continue reading
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August 9, 20102 commentsHealthcare: One person’s expense is another person’s revenue
by Mark Carter
Last year, while the healthcare reform debate was raging, the Health Enterprises Network brought the noted Princeton University economist Ewe Reinhardt to Louisville to discuss health care reform. Reinhardt opened his talk with a discussion of economies. While he acknowledged … Continue reading
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August 3, 20100 commentsFear and loathing in the doctor’s office7
by Mark Carter
I was strung out on alcohol and cheap amphetamines yesterday when I arrived at my doctor’s office. Well, of course that’s not entirely true, but I’ll bet I have your attention. I did visit my Internist yesterday for my annual physical … Continue reading