North Carolina Law and Policy

William W. Plyler, N.C. Attorney

“How Much Does It Cost And Is It Necessary?” — Questions Generated by Health Savings Accounts

William Plyler | March 2, 2010

As someone supportive of President Obama’s efforts to reform health care, I find it difficult to understand why the president hasn’t jumped on health savings accounts (HSAs) as a way to reduce health care costs.  Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels’ piece entitled “Hoosiers and Health Savings Accounts” on the op-ed page of the 3-1-10 Wall Street [...]

"How Much Does It Cost And Is It Necessary?" — Questions Generated by Health Savings Accounts

William Plyler | March 2, 2010

As someone supportive of President Obama’s efforts to reform health care, I find it difficult to understand why the president hasn’t jumped on health savings accounts (HSAs) as a way to reduce health care costs.  Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels’ piece entitled “Hoosiers and Health Savings Accounts” on the op-ed page of the 3-1-10 Wall Street [...]

Health Savings Accounts Are A Good Idea

William Plyler | February 9, 2010

The fact that an idea is promoted by Republicans should not relegate the idea to the dung heap.  George Will’s column in yesterday’s Washington Post, How To Get The Country To Solvency On Entitlements, extols the virtues of Republican Congressman Paul Ryan’s outline for budget reform entitled Roadmap For America’s Future.  The Roadmap includes a [...]