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Today on Point of View Kerby is joined in the first hour by Dr. Merrill Matthews, he discusses his articles on the topic of health care reform.
In the second hour we hear from CEO of Crown Financial Ministries, Chuck Bentley. He discusses personal finances , worrying about money and wealth.
Kerby Anderson
Host, Point of View Radio Talk Show
Kerby Anderson is host of Point of View Radio Talk Show and also serves as the President of Probe Ministries. He holds masters degrees from Yale University (science) and Georgetown University (government). He also serves as a visiting professor at Dallas Theological Seminary and has spoken on dozens of university campuses including University of Michigan, Vanderbilt University, Princeton University, Johns HopkinsRead More
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Dr. Merrill Matthews
Resident Scholar - Institute for Policy Innovation
Merrill Matthews, Ph.D., is a resident scholar with the Institute for Policy Innovation, a research-based, public policy “think tank.” He is a health policy expert and weekly contributor at Forbes.com. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Texas Advisory Committee of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
Dr. Matthews is a past president of the Health Economics Roundtable for the National Association for Business Economics, the largest trade association of business economists. Dr. Matthews also served for 10 years as the medical ethicist for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center’s Institutional Review Board for Human Experimentation, and has contributed chapters to several books, including Physician Assisted Suicide: Expanding the Debate and The 21st Century Health Care Leader and, in 2009, Stop Paying the Crooks (on Medicare fraud).
He has been published in numerous journals and newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, Barron’s, USA Today, Forbes magazine and the Washington Times. He was an award-winning political analyst for the USA Radio Network.
Dr. Matthews received his Ph.D. in Humanities from the University of Texas.
Dr. Matthews is a past president of the Health Economics Roundtable for the National Association for Business Economics, the largest trade association of business economists. Dr. Matthews also served for 10 years as the medical ethicist for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center’s Institutional Review Board for Human Experimentation, and has contributed chapters to several books, including Physician Assisted Suicide: Expanding the Debate and The 21st Century Health Care Leader and, in 2009, Stop Paying the Crooks (on Medicare fraud).
He has been published in numerous journals and newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, Barron’s, USA Today, Forbes magazine and the Washington Times. He was an award-winning political analyst for the USA Radio Network.
Dr. Matthews received his Ph.D. in Humanities from the University of Texas.
Supporting Obamacare Means Never Having to Say Your Sorry
June 20, 2017
Supporting Obamacare Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry
by Merrill Matthews | Publications | PolicyBytes
Democrats, and only Democrats, gave us the political and health care disaster that is known as Obamacare. In a better world they would admit their mistakes, apologize and offer to work with Republicans who are trying to fix this mess.
But this is not a better world.
Instead, because this a political battle as much, or even more, than a health care battle, Democrats defend Obamacare as great health insurance that just needs a few tweaks.
Thus, they have been reduced to defending:
Outrageously high deductibles — Free market conservatives have long supported high deductible health insurance policies, ideally combined with a health savings account (HSA). But we usually talked about deductibles in the $2,500 range.
Supporting Obamacare Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry
by Merrill Matthews | Publications | PolicyBytes
Democrats, and only Democrats, gave us the political and health care disaster that is known as Obamacare. In a better world they would admit their mistakes, apologize and offer to work with Republicans who are trying to fix this mess.
But this is not a better world.
Instead, because this a political battle as much, or even more, than a health care battle, Democrats defend Obamacare as great health insurance that just needs a few tweaks.
Thus, they have been reduced to defending:
Outrageously high deductibles — Free market conservatives have long supported high deductible health insurance policies, ideally combined with a health savings account (HSA). But we usually talked about deductibles in the $2,500 range.
GOP and Health Insurance
A number of positive things can be said about the Senate Republicans’ health care bill, but “stopping the collapse of the individual health insurance market” isn’t one.
The first draft of the Senate bill retains several of what Democrats like to call “consumer protections,” by which Democrats apparently mean that consumers are “protected” from health insurance competition, lower premiums and lots of options.
Here’s the back story: Prior to the Affordable Care Act, some 17 million Americans—including my wife—bought their own policies in the individual health insurance market.
The first draft of the Senate bill retains several of what Democrats like to call “consumer protections,” by which Democrats apparently mean that consumers are “protected” from health insurance competition, lower premiums and lots of options.
Here’s the back story: Prior to the Affordable Care Act, some 17 million Americans—including my wife—bought their own policies in the individual health insurance market.
Chuck Bentley
CEO - Crown Financial Ministries
Chuck Bentley shares, “I am walking in the shoes of giants! I honor Larry Burkett and Howard Dayton for their ministry and carry them deeply in my heart. I am honored that this position is being entrusted to me.”
For over a decade, Chuck has traveled the world teaching biblical financial principles to the affluent, middle class, poor and ultra poor. As host of the daily national radio broadcast, My MoneyLife™, Chuck connects with all generations and inspires his audience with a strong scriptural emphasis.
Following in the footsteps of Crown’s co-founders, Howard Dayton and the late Larry Burkett, Chuck has assumed the mantle of a strategic organization, founded in 1976, that now reaches around the world with staff on every continent, a media presence throughout North and South America, and books and materials serving the spiritual and financial needs of all people, regardless of their economic condition. Crown’s outreach impacts individuals, families, churches, and businesses through the joyful, liberating biblical truth of making and managing money so that God’s purposes for one’s life can be fulfilled.
For over a decade, Chuck has traveled the world teaching biblical financial principles to the affluent, middle class, poor and ultra poor. As host of the daily national radio broadcast, My MoneyLife™, Chuck connects with all generations and inspires his audience with a strong scriptural emphasis.
Following in the footsteps of Crown’s co-founders, Howard Dayton and the late Larry Burkett, Chuck has assumed the mantle of a strategic organization, founded in 1976, that now reaches around the world with staff on every continent, a media presence throughout North and South America, and books and materials serving the spiritual and financial needs of all people, regardless of their economic condition. Crown’s outreach impacts individuals, families, churches, and businesses through the joyful, liberating biblical truth of making and managing money so that God’s purposes for one’s life can be fulfilled.
Steps to Quit Worrying About Money
Worrying about money is an epidemic. But worrying changes nothing. In fact, it is sin.
Jesus tells us In Matthew 6 not to worry about anything.
But Americans are REALLY stressed over their bank accounts!
In fact, a new study from CreditCards.com reveals that 65% are losing sleep because of their financial state. The most common stressor is the cost of healthcare or insurance bills. This is closely followed by concern over retirement savings and student loans. Mortgages and credit cards are not far behind.
Jesus tells us In Matthew 6 not to worry about anything.
But Americans are REALLY stressed over their bank accounts!
In fact, a new study from CreditCards.com reveals that 65% are losing sleep because of their financial state. The most common stressor is the cost of healthcare or insurance bills. This is closely followed by concern over retirement savings and student loans. Mortgages and credit cards are not far behind.
Does God Want You to Be Rich?
There are a lot of financial teachers, preachers and gurus in the world today! It is good to be skeptical about who you should be listening to as each has a very different financial and biblical philosophy. You are certainly not alone if you are confused. “How much do I deserve?” is a question most people ponder throughout their working life. It’s an age-old concern to really know what you are worth and what to financially expect of or from God.
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