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.

  • 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.
  • Nov 28, 2012

    Reforming the Tort System, Part 1: Freeing the Patient

    Consumers have much to gain from revamping the medical malpractice system

    Psychology Today: In his most recent commentary, NCPA President John C. Goodman explains that the first step to reforming the tort system is by freeing the patient.
  • Nov 28, 2012

    Why Does The Federal Government Subsidize Retirement?

    Forbes: Social Security offers incentives for people to retire earlier than necessary, says NCPA President John C. Goodman in his latest Forbes commentary.
  • Nov 26, 2012

    Medical Malpractice Reform

    Psychology Today: In his latest Psychology Today commentary, NCPA President John C. Goodman outlines ten principles to guide tort reform.
  • Nov 17, 2012

    The Obama Recession

    Townhall.com: In his latest Townhall.com commentary, NCPA President John C. Goodman says full time employment will decrease due to perverse incentives created by the Affordable Care Act.
  • Nov 14, 2012

    ObamaCare: How to Pay for Delay

    heartlander.: A two year delay in implementation will help the Affordable Care Act fix some of the funding deficiencies that the program will encounter, says NCPA President John C. Goodman.
  • Nov 14, 2012

    The Problem of Patient Safety

    Hospitals and doctors offices can be hazardous to your health.

    Psychology Today: The health care system needs to be safer for patients in order to avoid unnecessary surgeries, says NCPA President John C. Goodman.
  • Nov 13, 2012

    The Public-Private Double Standard

    People condemn private insurers for policies they'd excuse in public programs.

    Psychology Today: Many proponents of government run health care are unaware that Medicare is run by private insurance companies, says NCPA President John C. Goodman.
  • Nov 10, 2012

    Did the Election Save ObamaCare?

    In his latest Townhall.com commentary, NCPA President John C. Goodman outlines six major problems that must be addressed before the Affordable Care Act can be successfully implemented.
  • Nov 05, 2012

    Is Government Provision the Answer? (Part II)

    A federal policy of "Medicare for all" would face several problems.

    Psychology Today: In his latest Psychology Today article, NCPA President John C. Goodman explains five problems with expecting the government to lower provider fees.