LETTER: Even in health care, competition works

Melissa Sullivan — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:34:53 -0500

By Grace-Marie Turner
President, the Galen Institute

When it comes to government spending and America’s health care system, it’s rare to hear good news. But according to a recent report, the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit is costing significantly less than originally estimated.

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which administers the Medicare program, the average monthly premium for the standard Medicare drug benefit will cost seniors $28 in 2009.

Hutchinson Leader - LETTER: Even in health care, competition works - Comments

LETTER: Even in health care, competition works