Commentary

A Conservative Alternative to ObamaCare

By Ashton Ellis
Thursday, August 29 2013

One of the reasons Republicans have had such a difficult time uniting around a single alternative to ObamaCare is that many of their reform proposals lack the comprehensiveness necessary to fully replace the controversial health law. Consider these highlights from a litany written up by GOP strategist Karl Rove. Tort reform advocates want to cap medical malpractice awards in order to remove a doctor’s incentive to order unnecessary tests and treatments as a shield against liability. Free-market types want to pass federal legislation to allow health insurance companies to compete across…

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