Topic: Affordable Care Act

January 13, 2015

Checking Up On Health: January 13, 2015

Telehealth, health care consumerism and excessive showering. Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd A week ago, the Georgia Public Policy Foundation shared the results of a […]

January 9, 2015

Friday Facts: January 9, 2015

It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “The (state) Constitution clearly says that all taxes derived from the sale of motor fuel has to be put on transportation … so I think […]

January 6, 2015

Checking Up On Health: January 6, 2015

The Cold, colds and the flu. Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita Dodd Happy New Year and welcome back to Checking Up On Health, where I’m back to sharing […]

December 9, 2014

Checking Up On Health: December 9, 2014

Am I the only one noticing an increase in obituaries among friends this time of year? Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Remember when you were […]

December 5, 2014

Friday Facts: December 5, 2014

It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “I sometimes wish that people would put a little more emphasis upon the observance of the law than they do upon its enforcement.” – Calvin […]

December 2, 2014

Checking Up On Health: December 2, 2014

While you were preparing for Thanksgiving, ObamaCare was changing. Again. Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Oops, they did it again. And even I missed it […]

November 21, 2014

Friday Facts: November 21, 2014

It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “Without liberty, law loses its nature and its name, and becomes oppression. Without law, liberty also loses its nature and its name, and becomes licentiousness.” […]

November 18, 2014

Checking Up On Health: November 18, 2014

Guess who’s cashing in on health care for stupid American voters? Health Care News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd I had this visual of net “neutrality” today. It’s […]

November 14, 2014

Friday Facts: November 14, 2014

It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “Government has three primary functions. It should provide for military defense of the nation. It should enforce contracts between individuals. It should protect citizens from […]

November 11, 2014

Checking Up On Health: November 11, 2014

ObamaCare Obfuscation: The plot thickens. Health Care News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd You’re stupid. Don’t sweat all this complicated gubmint stuff.  This week’s big health care story […]

November 7, 2014

Friday Facts: November 7, 2014

It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “I want the people of America to be able to work less for the government – and more for themselves. I want them to have […]

November 4, 2014

Checking Up On Health: November 4, 2014

The government has demanded confidentiality from insurers about testing of the health care enrollment system. Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd It’s Election Day in Georgia, so […]

October 31, 2014

What Economics Can Teach Us about Ebola

Social engineers see society as disorganized, unplanned and inefficient. The solution? Let experts take over. Social engineers inevitably believe that a plan can work even though everyone who is expected […]

October 28, 2014

Checking Up On Health: October 28, 2014

Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd If you missed the Georgia Legislative Policy Forum on September 19, you missed a great discussion on health care and […]

October 17, 2014

Friday Facts: October 17, 2014

It’s Friday! Quotes of Note “Bigotry is the disease of ignorance, of morbid minds; enthusiasm of the free and buoyant. Education and free discussion are the antidotes of both.” – […]

October 7, 2014

Checking Up On Health: October 7, 2014

Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd I’m back after a month’s hiatus! If you missed the Georgia Legislative Policy Forum on September 19, you missed a […]

October 3, 2014

Friday Facts: October 3, 2014

 It’s Friday! Where should Georgia go next on issues? If you missed the 2014 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum, find video of sessions and speakers here on our YouTube channel. See […]

September 19, 2014

Friday Facts: September 19, 2014

September 19, 2014 It’s Friday! The Georgia Legislative Policy Forum begins at 8 a.m. today! Herman Cain is broadcasting his radio program live from the Forum at the Renaissance Atlanta […]

September 12, 2014

Friday Facts: September 12, 2014

It’s Friday!  Last chance to reserve your seat! It’s just one week to the 2014 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum, which takes place Friday, September 19. Keynote speakers are Herman Cain […]

September 5, 2014

Friday Facts: September 5, 2014

Friday Facts September 5, 2014 It’s Friday! Thursday, September 11, is the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks that forever changed this nation. Aaron Maclean wrote recently for the Washington […]

September 2, 2014

Checking Up On Health: September 2, 2014

Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd (This Labor Day week, the reference to the CBO quote about the Affordable Care Act is the extent of the […]

August 29, 2014

Friday Facts: August 29, 2014

It’s Friday! We need your support for the Georgia Public Policy Foundation. It’s easy! Go to http://bit.ly/1lfwap4 to contribute and help us stand up for taxpayers, voters and small businesses […]


August 19, 2014

Checking Up On Health: August 19, 2014

Three dumb things about Whole Foods, an at-home colon cancer test, the ALS ice bucket challenge and more. Health Policy News and Views Compiled By Benita M. Dodd Several friends have raved […]

August 15, 2014

Friday Facts: August 15, 2014

It’s Friday! An important reminder: We want you to continue to receive our updates! To ensure that you receive Foundation e-mails, please add us to your address book or safe […]

August 8, 2014

Friday Facts: August 8, 2014

It’s Friday! Events August 28: Mark your calendar to hear former Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission Paul S. Atkins and the American Enterprise Institute’s Peter Wallison discuss the dangerous regulatory expansion […]

August 5, 2014

Checking Up On Health: August 5, 2014

Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd The biggest health story in a while is happening right here in Georgia, as Ebola makes its first official appearance in […]

August 1, 2014

GPPF Friday Facts: August 1, 2014

It’s Friday!  Events September 19: Registration is open for the 2014 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum. The theme this year is, “Tearing Down Walls,” in recognition of this year’s 25th anniversary […]

July 25, 2014

Friday Facts: July 25, 2014

July 25, 2014 It’s Friday!  Radio talk-show host and former presidential candidate Herman Cain joins an exciting lineup of speakers at the 2014 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum on Sept. 19, […]

July 22, 2014

Checking Up On Health: July 22, 2014

Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd In case you missed it: There were two rulings today regarding the Affordable Care Act. In the biggest ruling yet […]
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