What is the future of the NHS? As part of our Paragon Initiative, the IEA hosted a panel discussion to … Continue reading “Panel Discussion: The Problems Facing the NHS”

My recent book on health policy, Who Decides Who Decides? , discussed the many ways in which central government does … Continue reading “Lansley’s health reforms evade the key issue of individual responsibility”

My recent book on health policy, Who Decides Who Decides?, discussed the many ways in which central government does all … Continue reading “Lansley’s health reforms evade the key issue of individual responsibility”

State-dominated healthcare systems are failing the poor and chronically sick. And Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) is one of the worst … Continue reading “Government health services are failing patients”

One of the commonest complaints about the NHS is: “I’ve paid in all my life, so why can’t I have…” … Continue reading “The government’s decision on top-up payments is welcome”

A key issue in individual access to healthcare is who decides who shall get what, when and how. Which economic … Continue reading “Individual health savings accounts will improve access and performance”