NCPA Commentaries by John C Goodman

Dr. John C. Goodman, President and founder of the NCPA and Kellye Wright Fellow, is known as the father of Health Savings Accounts and was dubbed by National Journal as "a winner of the devolution derby." He is one of the nation's leading health economists and health policy experts. Dr. Goodman regularly briefs members of Congress on these issues and is the author of nine books.

  • May 15, 2013

    Healthcare and the Poor: Why Money Works Better than Waiting

    Health policy wonks seem to think the poor should wait longer than others

    Psychology Today: In his latest Psychology Today commentary, NCPA President John C. Goodman says time is used as the currency of choice for healthcare payment.
  • May 13, 2013

    Both the Right and Left Go Wrong on Healthcare Prices

    And false assumptions have been the norm on both sides of the healthcare debate

    Psychology Today: NCPA President John C. Goodman says both Republicans and Democrats have been wrong on healthcare reform.
  • May 06, 2013

    Why Your Dog's Knee Surgery Is so Much Cheaper than Yours

    Hint: The answer involves government intervention

    Psychology Today: NCPA President John C. Goodman explains why healthcare costs are high in his latest Psychology Today post.
  • May 04, 2013

    Study Devastating for ObamaCare Backers

    Townhall.com: There is relatively no difference between Medicaid enrollees and the uninsured, says NCPA President John C. Goodman.
  • May 01, 2013

    Healthcare as a Complex System

    The absence of market prices make it hard to predict the consequences of reform.

    Psychology Today: NCPA President John C. Goodman explains the complexities of the healthcare system and how we pay for medical attention
  • Apr 28, 2013

    Our Healthcare System Has Us Trapped

    The solution is to eliminate the bad incentives that infect it

    Psychology Today: NCPA President John C. Goodman comments that the current healthcare system is not only broken, but offers perverse incentives to everyone involved.
  • Apr 27, 2013

    Guns, Bombs and Government

    Townhall.com: Rather than passing more gun control legislation, the government would be better served to enforce current laws already in place, says NCPA President John C. Goodman.
  • Apr 20, 2013

    Why ObamaCare May Cost You Your Job

    Townhall.com: In his latest Townhall.com commentary, NCPA President John C. Goodman gives five alternative options for employers to avoid the increase in healthcare costs associated with the Affordable Care Act.
  • Apr 17, 2013

    Five Perverse Incentives of the Health Insurance Regulations

    Expect to see less competition and less innovation from insurers

    Psychology Today: In order to fix the perverse incentives promoted by the Affordable Care Act, NCPA President John C. Goodman suggests a competitive health insurance marketplace would help control high medical costs.
  • Apr 15, 2013

    The Coming Clash over Insurers' Compliance with Obamacare

    Empowering patients and caregivers

    Psychology Today: Definitions like “administrative costs” have added to the inefficiencies and confusion of the Affordable Care Act, says NCPA President John C. Goodman.