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.

  • Jan 02, 2013

    Should We Replace Medicaid with Block Grants to States?

    Psychology Today: NCPA President John C. Goodman suggests that many Medicaid problems could be averted if the current system is replaced with unrestricted block grants to the states.
  • Dec 24, 2012

    How Wasteful Is Medicaid?

    Psychology Today: In his latest Psychology Today piece, NCPA President John C. Goodman analyzes the waste and inefficiency of Medicaid.
  • Dec 22, 2012

    The ObamaCare Fiscal Cliff

    Townhall.com: NCPA President John C. Goodman says the tax increases caused by the Affordable Care Act are a larger burden on Americans than the Bush tax cuts.
  • Dec 17, 2012

    Three Advantages of Malpractice Reform

    Access to care will likely go from bad to worse.

    Psychology Today: In his latest Psychology Today commentary, NCPA President John C. Goodman purposes three alternatives to make Medicaid more competitive.  
  • Dec 15, 2012

    Why Do We Need Unions?

    Townhall.com: In his latest commentary post, NCPA President John C. Goodman analyzes the usefulness of labor unions in the 21st Century.
  • Dec 13, 2012

    How Much Should The Federal Government Subsidize Retirement? - Part II

    Forbes: In his latest Forbes op-ed, NCPA President John C. Goodman dispels the myths associated with raising the Social Security eligibility age.
  • Dec 08, 2012

    The Liberal Mind

    Townhall.com: Liberal commentators focus on taxing the wealth of corporate executives, neglecting the top 1 percent of income earners who acquired wealth through sports, music and acting, says NCPA President John C. Goodman.
  • Dec 05, 2012

    Reforming the Tort System, Part 3: Experts and the Courts

    Reforming the Tort System, Part 3: Experts and the Courts

    Psychology Today: In his third commentary in a series on tort reform, NCPA President John C. Goodman gives his solution to allow free experts and courts in a contractual, no-fault system.
  • Dec 03, 2012

    Reforming the Tort System, Part 2: Freeing the Doctor

    A sound overhaul of the malpractice system would help medical providers.

    Psychology Today: In his latest post, NCPA President John C. Goodman analyzes the benefits of how changing malpractice laws will allow Doctors more protection from lawsuits, but also give consumers more protection.
  • Dec 02, 2012

    Can a Grand Bargain Ever Work?

    Townhall.com: Republicans are hesitant to agree to a budget deal for fear that spending cuts will be pushed down the road unless Democrats understand that reforming health care is in everybody’s interest, says NCPA President John C. Goodman.