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 opinion contributor at The Hill. He also serves on 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, co-author of On the Edge: America Faces the Entitlements Cliff, and has contributed chapters to several books, including Physician Assisted Suicide: Expanding the Debate and The 21st Century Health Care Leader and 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 at Dallas.
Will the Iran Deal Hurt Democrats At The Polls? (Audio: Interview)
In this interview with Lars Larson, Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses potential political fall-out for Democrats should the U.S. approve a nuclear deal with Iran.
Is Medicare-for-All Better Than Obamacare? (Audio: Interview)
If Republicans are unable to repeal or somehow bypass Obamacare, conservatives may eventually decide that a single-payer system—such as expanding Medicare to everyone—would be better than the Obamacare status quo. Merrill Matthews talks with WGTK’s Joe Elliott.
Hope for Jeb Bush? (Audio: Interview)
He may be the best of the Bushes and even win the Republican presidential nomination, but Jeb Bush doesn’t excite the conservative base like other candidates. Plus, Matthews explains why fast-track trade authority is a good thing and will allow Congress to give an up or down vote on trade partnerships.
Silver Lining? Hope For Those Disappointed in King v Burwell Ruling (Audio: Interview)
While many were disappointed in the Supreme Court’s ruling for King v Burwell, IPI’s Merrill Matthews tells Point of View’s Kerby Anderson that the best solution has always been for Congress to either repeal or bypass Obamacare, rather than have a panel of justices undermine the law. And if the federal subsidies had been struck down, the Republicans did not have a strategy for a King win.
What Now? Takeaways From King v Burwell (Audio: Interview)
IPI's Merrill Matthews joins Wisconsin talk host Vicki McKenna to discuss the aftermath of the Supreme Court's King v Burwell decision, and what political solutions may be available for individuals and states needing relief from Obamacare's onerous mandates.
The Impact of a King Win On Health Care Stocks (Audio: Interview)
Obamacare has been a boon to the health care industry, but a Supreme Court decision favoring King could send health care stocks into a tailspin.
Two Things That Hurt: New CAFE Standards and the Obamacare Health Exchanges (Audio: Interview)
There's no sugarcoating how badly many of the state Obamacare exchanges have failed, and the problems are only just beginning, says IPI's Merrill Matthews in this interview with Washington DC radio host Don Kroah. Plus, a new draconian CAFE standard will only mean more high-priced, unsafe cars for US motorists.
No, Mr. President, Health Care Costs Are Declining Because We Are Paying More (Audio: Interview)
The growth in health care spending has slowed down and President Obama wants you to know his health care law gets the credit. Or maybe the blame, because one reason for that slowdown is that you are spending more out of your own pocket, says IPI's Merrill Matthews to WAVA host Don Kroah.
Two-Thirds of Obamacare Recipients Have to Repay Subsidies (Audio: Interview)
If you received help to buy an Obamacare health plan, odds are you had to pay some it back. H&R Block says two-thirds of its customers had to pay back an average of $750. Merrill Matthews discusses how this surprise isn’t the only one coming for many.
IPI Podcasts: Texas Isn't As Free Market As It Thinks
What? You can't buy a Tesla directly from the manufacturer? You can't buy liquor from a publicly traded company? From liquor codes to car sales regulations, there are some nonsensical laws on the books in Texas that ought to be eliminated.
Administration Misled Federal Judge on Executive Amnesty (Audio: Interview)
While the White House is downplaying a federal judge’s decision Tuesday night to keep in place a hold on President Barack Obama’s executive amnesty order, IPI's Merrill Matthews said he’s not surprised by the latest ruling. In this interview with World News Group's Jim Henry, Matthews said the administration misled the judge about accepting amnesty applications before the hold order went into effect.
Reining in Welfare Abuse in Texas (Audio: Interview)
In some states it's easier to get food stamps than a job. Merrill Matthews talks with Houston's KTRH morning host Matt Patrick about steps the state of Texas should take to rein in welfare fraud and abuse, and discusses which state program is the source of the biggest problems.
To Cut IRS, First Start Tax Reform
Ted Cruz famously called for abolishing the Internal Revenue Service in his announcement to run for president. Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses on WINA's Schilling Show whether eliminating the agency is possible, explaining that any kind of attempts to downsize the IRS must first start with downsizing the tax code.
Congress Must Prioritize Tax Reform (Audio: Interview)
Republicans are downsizing the IRS budget, but more even more could be done if it were not for the ridiculously complicated U.S. tax code. Tax reform and simplification needs to be one of Congress's top priorities, says Dr. Merrill Matthews on WAVA's Don Kroah Show.
Could IRS Be Downsized to Zero? (Audio: Interview)
Merrill Matthews talks with KMED’s Bill Meyer about Ted Cruz’s candidacy for president, taking a close look at whether his pledge to abolish the IRS is realistic, even under a streamlined flat tax or national sales tax structure.
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