Purpose: As an intern for a respected lobbying firm in Washington D.C., I had the tremendous honor of attending many congressional meetings on Capitol Hill. I attended one in particular that explored whether the government or the physcician/provider should have input in health-related decisions that affect the patient. I believe in little to no government …
The Role of Government in the U.S. Healthcare System
Purpose: This is a work that I completed while interning for the Healthcare Leadership Council in Washington D.C. After attending a multitude of Congressional hearings, I have settled on the belief that limited government regulation of healthcare is necessary. That is not to say that no regulation is the solution. On the contrary. Regulation is …
The Analytics of Paying Healthcare Providers
Purpose: This briefing was composed after I attended a lecture hosted by Senator Rand Paul, a well-respected politician and physician. During our talk, he discussed how payment models in hospitals are severely out-of-date. A part of having an efficient health economy is to have a sustainable system of payment for physicians and other healthcare providers. …