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Legalize Catastrophic Insurance

OCTS opinion – July 7, 2015 Legalize Catastrophic Insurance We all know Obamacare was passed hastily, with many flaws. One of the selling points was protecting people against catastrophic medical expenses. In practice, however, the law’s gold-plated coverage of trivial … Continue reading

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Where Are We After the King Case?

We cannot depend on the Supreme Court to save us from Obamacare. This is why the Truth Squad doesn’t hold out much hope for the origination case that is still working its way through the courts. The Truth Squad believes … Continue reading

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Savings, Obamacare Style

Comment: Innovation?  Hahahahaha ho ho ho hee hee hee! (Sorry, did we write that out loud?) Is this clown show a health program, or a comedy act? “The CPC initiative cut costs by $168 per participating Medicare beneficiary, thanks largely to … Continue reading

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The Third Way: Free Market Medicine

(OCTS Original Commentary) Republicans of various stripes have been pushing a number of comprehensive alternatives to Obamacare (universal tax credits, etc.). While it is tempting to say that anything would be better than the miscreant ACA, we don’t want our … Continue reading

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OCTS Opinion – Beating Obamacare, Getting Something Better

OPINION – OCTS original     Dec. 9, 2014 Forlorn individuals who want better health care, better prices, and freedom of choice often ask OCTS “But what can I do?” The answer is, “A lot.” Expand Freedom Urge state lawmakers … Continue reading

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Don’t Like Obamacarp? There’s A Real Alternative You Can Buy Today

Comment: Are you healthy, want insurance, but don’t want to support Obamacare?  Short-term policies might be just the ticket you’re looking for. “A fast-growing, short-term alternative to ObamaCare that allows customers to get cheap, one-year policies could put the government-subsidized … Continue reading

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Obamacare Policy-Holders Can’t Afford Treatment

Comment: Obamacare is not affordable, and it’s not care. “Edward Frank of Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, said he bought a plan with a $6,000 deductible last year through HealthCare.gov. That’s in the high range, since deductibles for popular silver plans on the … Continue reading

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Obamacare: Let’s Spend More on Healthcare!

Comment: Hey Bros and Bro-esses, Obamacare makes it easy for everyone to pay outrageous hospital fees! What better way to save money on healthcare? How better to say “chop yer gnarly prices, dude!” than to stuff those hospitals’ mouths with gold from…you guessed … Continue reading

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Surgery Center of Oklahoma Runs Circles Around the Competition

Comment: While masterminds dream up more ways to control your healthcare, the free market offers real solutions. Surgery Center of Oklahoma “If you are considering a trip to a foreign country to have your surgery, you should look here first.” … Continue reading

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