How Universal School Choice Programs Can Be Made to Benefit All Students
Universal school choice programs benefit mainly the wealthiest, According to studies, funds flow disproportionately to the most affluent areas. In Arizona the education savings account program favors rich areas. State policies can prevent this disparity.
Beyond Kimmel: The FCC controversy reveals a greater struggle for free speech.
The reboot of Jimmy Kimmel’s program by ABC does not alleviate concerns about freedom of speech. The FCC’s actions under Brendan Carr warn of drastic future changes in the media ecosystem. Carr, aligned with Trump, seeks to punish media companies and erode the First Amendment by pressuring broadcasters. Trump threatens to revoke broadcast licenses of critical networks. Carr also seeks to expand media concentration, allowing greater authoritarian control over information.
Insights on CMS Proposed OPPS Rule: Site-Neutral Payment Provisions
Loren Adler and Matthew Fiedler submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on a site-neutral payment proposal for medication administration services under the OPPS rule. They argue that this would reduce costs for Medicare, eliminate incentives for vertical consolidation, and not affect patient care. They suggest expanding these payments to other services and setting more precise rates to better align with the Physician Fee Schedule.