NCPA Commentaries by John C Goodman

Dr. John C. Goodman, President and founder of the NCPA, is known as the father of Medical Savings Accounts and was dubbed by National Journal as "A winner of the devolution derby." He is an expert on tax, welfare, Social Security and health care reform. Dr. Goodman has testified before Congressional committees and regularly briefs member of Congress on these issues.

  • 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.


  • 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 24, 2012

    How Much Should Individual Preferences Matter?

    The healthcare reform law seems to think that bureaucrats know best.

    Psychology Today: In his latest Psychology Today commentary, NCPA President John C. Goodman suggests that some health care decisions should be left up to the individual, not forced upon them by the government.


  • 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.






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