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The Role of Appropriate Access to Care in Reducing Health System Costs

Seeking to address growing concerns about U.S. health care costs, policymakers in many cases are turning to patient access restrictions in efforts to reduce spending and, as such, control costs. Cost-containment objectives are undoubtedly necessary to pursue. But policies that … Continue reading

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Texas Considers Options for Reducing Property Taxes

The Texas legislature is considering two pieces of legislation (Senate Bill 2 and Senate Joint Resolution 76) which are aimed at reducing local property tax burdens. SB 2 would cap property tax levy increases at 2.5 percent, while SJR 76 … Continue reading

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Did You Know: Reducing USPTO Fees

The America Invents Act requires the USPTO Director to consider reducing Patent Office fees each fiscal year.  In particular, the Act requires that the Director: (1) shall consult with the Patent Public Advisory Committee and the Trademark Public Advisory Committee … Continue reading

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CBO Options for Reducing the Deficit, 2019-2028

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget: “Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its “Options for Reducing the Deficit, 2019-2028” report, featuring 121 policy options and their ten-year budgetary effects. The report updates the last set of budget options that … Continue reading

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Reducing Information Asymmetry in the American Gun Market

Over the last year, Americans have witnessed several of the deadliest mass shootings in the nation’s history. And in the aftermath of each tragedy, public anxiety has intensified as Americans struggled with how best to protect themselves and their families. … Continue reading

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