Brian Blase

Dr. Brian Blase, a healthcare and economic policy expert and former Special Assistant to the President, joins the discussion on the challenges of Obamacare. They explore the ongoing debate about healthcare as a right versus a need, scrutinize subsidies, and examine Medicaid expansion complexities, especially in states like Texas. Blase critiques the individual mandate and suggests innovative reforms like health savings accounts. The conversation also touches on insurance profitability and the fiscal implications of Medicaid managed care, highlighting the need for strategic healthcare reform.

Brian Blase, president of Paragon Health Institute and former White House economic policy aide, dives deep into the consequences of Obamacare. He critiques how the subsidy structure shifts costs to taxpayers and fuels inflation. The conversation explores the political battle over extending COVID-era subsidies, revealing alarming trends like phantom enrollments and fraud schemes. Blase emphasizes the need for Republican reform opportunities and a free-market approach to reshape healthcare policy, stressing accountability in the face of industry and government cronyism.

Brian Blase, a health policy expert and President of the Paragon Health Institute, critiques the Affordable Care Act, arguing that its subsidies enrich insurance companies while driving up premiums. He proposes market-oriented reforms and health savings accounts as solutions. U.S. Senator Deb Fischer discusses national defense priorities, advocating for comprehensive military spending and modernization, particularly in missile defense. She also comments on the importance of U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence and recent actions against drug trafficking.

In a thought-provoking discussion, Brian Blase, former Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, and Paul Winfree, founder of the Economic Policy Innovation Center, tackle the urgent need for Medicaid reform. They reveal how the program often supports wealthier entities despite its intentions. The duo contrasts Germany's manufacturing successes with U.S. growth patterns, while also critiquing fiscal irresponsibility, drawing lessons from Greece and Argentina. Insights from the Oregon Health Insurance Experiment highlight unexpected outcomes of Medicaid expansion on health and financial security.

Brian Blase, chief of Paragon Health Institute, and Michael Cannon from Cato discuss the fiscal challenges of Medicare. They explore funding issues, lobbying dynamics, and propose reforms for cost control and quality care. The podcast highlights the resistance to cutting Medicare spending, misconceptions about the Medicare Trust Fund, and the impact of recent legislation on rising debt levels.