by Derek Monson | Jan 3, 2020
A new funding system may be best for Utah’s schools Written by Originally published in Deseret News. The passage of tax reform is only the beginning of the education funding discussion. During the reform’s many deliberations, important policy questions — like...
by Derek Monson | Dec 6, 2019
Pressure grows for healthcare to get on the price transparency train Written by National hospital associations are suing the government to stop a federal price transparency rule for hospitals. Undeterred, the federal Department of Health and Human Services...
by Derek Monson | Jul 15, 2019
Helping Utahns afford healthcare starts with finding common ground Written by Derek Monson and Courtney Bullard Originally published in The Salt Lake Tribune.The wave of recent federal activity on healthcare – some executive, some legislative, some partisan...
by Derek Monson | Jul 1, 2019
Guns and suicide: Utah needs honest search for solutions Written by Derek Monson Originally published in Deseret News. Suicide rates in the United States are at record highs, according to a recent federal study. Sadly, Utah’s suicide rates have been even...
by Derek Monson | May 6, 2019
Utah families need transparent pricing of health care, prescriptions Written by Originally published in The Salt Lake Tribune. Democratic presidential candidates are aspiring to replace private health coverage with Medicare. Utah’s Republican-controlled state...