Oct 2, 20255 min readThe Shutdown's 800-pound Gorilla: Healthcare is political because the federal government dominates itLike a broken clock, a reboot of a superhero movie, or a rehabilitation of Charlie Sheen, Americans faced with yet another shutdown of the federal government. With funding that expired on September …
Mar 21, 20234 min readTo support Oklahoma businesses, Gov. Stitt must match his words with actionIn his State of the State speech last month, Gov. Kevin Stitt praised the diversified economy of Oklahoma as an achievement and a goal for his administration. And while the governor strives to make …
Dec 2, 20214 min readReckoning with insurance for better patient choice in healthcareA new Senate bill seeks to take the hassle of dealing with healthcare companies away from patients and into the hands of insurance companies. Although it falls short of the mark, this bill is a step …
Oct 29, 20211 min readThe Final Ride (Yaël on the very last Mornings with Joe Catenacci on Big Talker 106.7FM)https://youtu.be/2v4cprs2GBA Celebrating Joe Catenacci’s last show as a radio host on Big Talker 106.7FM. -Let’s simplify insurance for better care …
Oct 16, 20201 min readCivil discourse, WHO and Lockdowns, Health Insurance and Your Job | Yaël Ossowski on Joe Catenacci Showhttps://youtu.be/iWx42J3ptNk Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski on The Joe Catenacci Show. Topics discussed:The civil discourse must be renewed The World Health Organization’s …
Oct 12, 20205 min readAmericans Need to Divorce Health Insurance From Our JobsIn between the jabs during the first presidential debate, both President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden stumbled through their vision for healthcare reform. While Biden wants to …
Aug 13, 20204 min readIn Kamala Harris, do consumers have an ally or a foe?This week, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden revealed Sen. Kamala Harris of California as his running mate for the November general election against President Donald Trump. …
Oct 16, 20198 min readDemocratic Presidential Debate: How did consumer choice fare?With the 2020 presidential race running on full steam, 12 Democratic candidates for president participated in yet another televised debate last night in Ohio. Considering consumers will be directly …
Aug 15, 20194 min readWhat Happened to the Right to Choose Your Healthcare?From atop the lecterns at the Democratic presidential debates and the White House, a common trope is dismantling and rejiggering how health care is delivered in America. For the left, the emphasis is …
Oct 31, 20181 min readHealthcare is a racket – is direct primary care the answer?CCC Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski is interviewed on Wilmington’s Big Talk 106.7FM by Joe Catenacci about direct primary care, a new way of empowering consumers in the American healthcare system. …
Oct 24, 20185 min readThe healthcare system is a racket — direct primary care could fix itEveryone has a healthcare horror story. A hidden charge on the hospital bill. A last minute test or scan that ends up costing four figures. Hours spent on the phone with insurance companies to follow …
Mar 31, 20177 min readJust What the Doctor OrderedSince the 18th century the city of Vienna has been on the cutting edge of medical innovation. What is the next frontier? By Yaël Ossowski | Metropole Magazine Vienna at the fin de siècle was the …
Jun 29, 20121 min readFL: Officials decry ‘health tax’ mandated by upheld ACABy Marianela Toledo and Yaël Ossowski | Florida Watchdog MIAMI— After the Supreme Court‘s 5-4 ruling upholding the mandatory purchase of health insurance, much concern has been raised about the …
Jun 28, 20121 min readFL: Court’s decision ‘vindication’ of Obama?By Yaël Ossowski | Florida Watchdog TAMPA— The kindling that has been fueling partisan debates and sparking protests during the past three years has finally met its fate in the Supreme Court. All …
Jan 20, 20111 min readAnderson Vanderbilt "Keeping Them Honest"I normally think Anderson Vandbilt’s mantra of “Keeping Them Honest” is silly, but this interview with Rep. Steve Cohen is a slam dunk. Anderson Vanderbilt is slamming him for using Nazi comparisons …