Jeffrey A. Singer
Contributor
Jeffrey A. Singer is a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute and works in the the Department of Health Policy Studies. He is principal and founder of Valley Surgical Clinics, Ltd., the largest and oldest group private surgical practice in Arizona.
He received his B.A. from Brooklyn College (CUNY) and his M.D. from New York Medical College. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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American Health Care Consumers Should Have Access to Drugs and Devices Benefitting People in Developed Countries
“If members of the incoming Congress are serious about increasing access to health care and reducing health care costs, they should, at a minimum, pass a law that allows for drug and device ‘reciprocity’ with other developed nations.” ~ Jeffrey A. Singer
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It’s Time to Undo the Harm the CDC Has Done to Pain Patients
“When a government agency ‘recommends’ a policy, it’s akin to a recommendation from Tony Soprano; it is inevitably interpreted as a mandate, obeyed by state and federal agencies, health insurers, and even pharmacies.” ~ Jeffrey A. Singer & Josh Bloom
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Arizona Republic Report Leaves Out Important Details and Context On Universal Licensing
“Arizona ignited a national trend in breaking down barriers to people of all backgrounds seeking to make an honest living while expanding options and choice for consumers. Universal licensing reform has bipartisan appeal.” ~ Jeffrey A. Singer
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Dopesick Resurrects an Opioid Narrative That Is ‘Neat, Plausible, and Wrong’
“Just when those responsible for our misguided opioid policy may be coming to this realization and reevaluating their approach, Hulu releases a miniseries aimed at stirring the passions that might breathe new life into the false and failing narrative.” ~ Jeffrey A. Singer
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Polling Shows Persuasion Better than Mandates to Boost Vaccination
“If public health officials want to change behavior, they need to start treating unvaccinated Americans with respect. Adopt consistent, transparent, respectful, and persuasive messaging. Give unvaccinated Americans the facts and let them choose for themselves.” ~ Jeffrey A. Singer & Michael F. Cannon
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American Health Care Consumers Should Have Access to Drugs and Devices Benefitting People in Developed Countries
“If members of the incoming Congress are serious about increasing access to health care and reducing health care costs, they should, at a minimum, pass a law that allows for drug and device ‘reciprocity’ with other developed nations.” ~ Jeffrey A. Singer
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It’s Time to Undo the Harm the CDC Has Done to Pain Patients
“When a government agency ‘recommends’ a policy, it’s akin to a recommendation from Tony Soprano; it is inevitably interpreted as a mandate, obeyed by state and federal agencies, health insurers, and even pharmacies.” ~ Jeffrey A. Singer & Josh Bloom
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Arizona Republic Report Leaves Out Important Details and Context On Universal Licensing
“Arizona ignited a national trend in breaking down barriers to people of all backgrounds seeking to make an honest living while expanding options and choice for consumers. Universal licensing reform has bipartisan appeal.” ~ Jeffrey A. Singer
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Dopesick Resurrects an Opioid Narrative That Is ‘Neat, Plausible, and Wrong’
“Just when those responsible for our misguided opioid policy may be coming to this realization and reevaluating their approach, Hulu releases a miniseries aimed at stirring the passions that might breathe new life into the false and failing narrative.” ~ Jeffrey A. Singer
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Polling Shows Persuasion Better than Mandates to Boost Vaccination
“If public health officials want to change behavior, they need to start treating unvaccinated Americans with respect. Adopt consistent, transparent, respectful, and persuasive messaging. Give unvaccinated Americans the facts and let them choose for themselves.” ~ Jeffrey A. Singer & Michael F. Cannon