We don’t have to move mountains to start mending the damage done by onerous regulations. In this case, all it takes is one word.
Montanans are free to drive to another state to receive care from a medical provider of their choice. Why are they not free to do the same virtually?
If direct pay models became commonplace, they would empower and liberate both patients and doctors and do more to bring down costs than other healthcare reforms.
Government interventions that restricted supply and distorted demand laid the groundwork for the vicious cycle of increasing healthcare costs Americans know today.
Montana’s legislature should be commended for taking a stand for healthcare access and passing the most significant Certificate of Need reform in years.
SB 374 is a victory for competition and common sense.
What big problems facing Montana could be solved if policymakers focused on their common ground?
This week Governor Gianforte officially signed SB 101, sending a message to medical innovators everywhere: Montana is open for business.
Gianforte preserves access to telehealth after COVID by repealing regulations permanently
When signed, SB 101 will be the nation's most expansive authorization of DPC to date, making Montana a leader in affordable healthcare options.
By allowing doctors to dispense medicine, lawmakers can lower barriers for Montanans to access healthcare.
Repealing the Certificate of Need program could help reduce costs and boost much needed hospital capacity.
Lawmakers can preserve access to telehealth after COVID by repealing regulations permanently.
With SB 101, lawmakers have an opportunity to permanently authorize DPC and help drive down the cost of healthcare for Montanans.