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The government has nothing to do with your health, that's your own responsibility. being informed of the true facts of potential illness is on your family and you. So much of healthcare is conflated with insurance and... Healthcare has many different aspects, but fundamentally all people need support for securing their health and well being. The government has nothing to do with your health, that's your own responsibility. being informed of the true facts of potential illness is on your family and you. So much of healthcare is conflated with insurance and costs, policy should develop firm guidelines and regulation for the industry: BUT they should not be institutionalizing insurance and healthcare programs that squash the freedom the free market gives us when choosing our healthcare plans. \[More\](https://www.wyliberty.org/javascript:void(0);) ## \[Majority of Wyoming Voters Oppose Medicaid Expansion\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/majority-of-wyoming-voters-oppose-medicaid-expansion) Friday, 14 October 2016 \[Government Programs\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Health Care\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) \[Keep Wyoming Strong\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/keep-wyoming-strong) Charlie Katebi and KGAB's Gary Freeman discuss a new poll by the Wyoming Liberty Group that finds a large majority of Wyoming voters oppose expanding Medicaid under Obamacare. \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/majority-of-wyoming-voters-oppose-medicaid-expansion) ## \[New Poll Reveals Voters Strongly Oppose Medicaid Expansion\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/new-poll-reveals-voters-strongly-oppose-medicaid-expansion) Wednesday, 28 September 2016 \[Government Programs\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Transparency\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Health Care\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) Charlie Katebi joined Glenn Woods on Bold Republic to discuss a new poll that shows most Wyoming voters oppose Obamacare's expansion of Medicaid. \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/new-poll-reveals-voters-strongly-oppose-medicaid-expansion) ## \[New Reforms Pay Patients to Shop for Healthcare\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/new-reforms-pay-patients-to-shop-for-healthcare) Friday, 23 September 2016 \[Government Programs\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Transparency\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Health Care\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) <a> !\[\](https://www.wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/952/b2ap3\_large\_New-Reforms-pay-patients.jpg) </a>by Charles Katebi Every 8 weeks, Paula Bennet visits a primary care clinic to receive Remicaid infusions to treat her Crohn's disease. Normally, an appointment like this would cost $30 in copays. But in Paula's case, her health plan pays her. That's because her employer, Health Trust, works with a company called Vitols SmartShopper that rewards wor... \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/new-reforms-pay-patients-to-shop-for-healthcare) ## \[Empowering Patients Delivers Savings\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/empowering-patients-delivers-savings) Friday, 09 September 2016 \[Government Programs\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Transparency\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Health Care\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) \[Keep Wyoming Strong\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/keep-wyoming-strong) Several states have been moving their health care systems in a more patient centered direction. Reforms that empower patients to find better value in their health care systems is a win-win scenario for both the patient and taxpayers. Their patients now have both the right information and incentives to find the best health care at the lowest price. ... \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs/empowering-patients-delivers-savings) ## \[Medicaid Expansion is Not Good for Wyoming Citizens\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/medicaid-expansion-is-not-good-for-wyoming-citizens) Thursday, 01 September 2016 \[Government Programs\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Health Care\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) Rep. Marti Halverson - September 2016 Medicaid Expansion is Not Good for Wyoming Citizens. In 1965, Medicaid was designed to help poor pregnant women and their small children, the impoverished elderly and the disabled – the truly needed among us. (1) Under original Medicaid, Wyoming pays 50% and the federal government pays 50%. Under the gove... \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/medicaid-expansion-is-not-good-for-wyoming-citizens) ## \[Testimony: Pay Patients to Find Affordable Healthcare\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/testimony-pay-patients-to-find-affordable-healthcare) Monday, 29 August 2016 \[Government Programs\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Transparency\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-transparency) \[Health Care\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) <a> !\[\](https://www.wyliberty.org/images/easyblog\_articles/940/b2ap3\_large\_pay-patients-procedure-chart.jpg) </a>by Charles Katebi Testimony before the Wyoming Labor, Health, and Social Services Committee, August 25, 2016 My name is Charlie Katebi. I'm a policy analyst with the Wyoming Liberty Group. I'd like to thank the Department of Health for researching and bringing greater attention to Wyoming's lack of healthcare transparency, and why we need greater c... \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/testimony-pay-patients-to-find-affordable-healthcare) ## \[Obamacare’s expansion means less, not more healthcare\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/obamacare-s-expansion-means-less-not-more-healthcare) Friday, 12 August 2016 \[Limited Government\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/limited-government) \[Government Programs\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Health Care\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) by Charles Katebi Since Obamacare became law, patients have seen their health insurance choices disappear. There are fewer insurers selling fewer plans with narrower networks than ever before. And now Obamacare's architects want to snuff out the few remaining private options and replace them with government rationing and substandard healthcare. Pre... \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/obamacare-s-expansion-means-less-not-more-healthcare) ## \[Obamacare's hidden cruelty to patients\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/obamacare-s-hidden-cruelty-to-patients) Friday, 05 August 2016 \[Government Programs\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Health Care\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) \[Keep Wyoming Strong\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/keep-wyoming-strong) Charlie Katebi and Glenn Woods discuss the debate over Medicaid expansion in Wyoming and why it threatens the health of vulnerable and low income patients. \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/obamacare-s-hidden-cruelty-to-patients) ## \[Medicaid expansion’s hidden cruelty\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/medicaid-expansion-s-hidden-cruelty) Thursday, 28 July 2016 \[Government Programs\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Health Care\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) \[Keep Wyoming Strong\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/keep-wyoming-strong) by Charles Katebi There's no question that Wyoming needs reforms that make healthcare more affordable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of patients. Expanding Medicaid under Obamacare is not one of them. Instead, the program crowds out private insurance, underpays doctors, and delivers terrible outcomes to patients. For starters, Medicaid ex... \[ Continue reading\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/medicaid-expansion-s-hidden-cruelty) ## \[Medicaid's Empty Promise to Patients\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care/medicaid-s-empty-promise-to-patients) Monday, 25 July 2016 \[Government Programs\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/government-programs) \[Health Care\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/health-care) \[Keep Wyoming Strong\](https://www.wyliberty.org/blog/keep-wyoming-strong) In this short video, Charlie Katebi explains why Medicaid can't afford to take care of Wyoming's most vulnerable patients. 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