Opinion Archives - Page 15 of 30

OPINION: Prescribed Fires Enhance Forest Resilience

July 16, 2024 12:30 pmJuly 30, 2024 11:07 pm

This opinion editorial serves as a rebuttal to “Burn Back Better? USFS Chief’s Letter Of Intent Provokes Revolt In The Firefighting Community“ One of the best methods for reducing the impact of wildfires to the forest is to reduce the number of trees per acre by thinning, leaving the larger...

OPINION–Under Fire: The Escalating Crises Of USFS Fire Policy In The West

July 12, 2024 11:17 amJuly 18, 2024 1:50 pm

Through the opening salvo of another red hot fire season, another cloud of calamity is rearing its ugly head: insurance companies running for the door, dropping policyholders like hot potatoes, doubling down on already skyrocketing insurance rates, and refusing new customer coverage plans like there’s no tomorrow. For many of...

OPINION: The Inflation Reduction Act Hinders Medical Innovation and Patient Access

July 1, 2024 10:54 amJuly 1, 2024 12:31 pm

During my forty plus years of practicing medicine, I have seen a lot of changes and many improvements, but one of the latest changes baffles me. The Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) provisions regarding price controls on certain advanced medicines for Medicare patients, particularly the discrepancy in exemption periods between small-molecule...

OPINION: Rethinking Prescription Drug Costs–A Strategic Approach for Businesses

June 14, 2024 12:36 pm

Prescription drug costs are rising, and businesses and their employees are feeling the pinch more than ever. High-profile solutions from companies like GoodRx, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs, and Amazon Pharmacy are capturing headlines and offering the promise of relief. While these innovations are welcome, they may differ from the...

OPINION: Merger Between Krogers and Albertsons Is Needed For Competition And Philanthropy

June 13, 2024 11:37 amJune 13, 2024 4:44 pm

As a retired businessman and former McDonald’s franchise owner, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact that corporate philanthropy can have on our communities. Throughout my career, I have been deeply involved in charitable activities, notably as a board member of the Ronald McDonald House in Las Vegas, an organization...

OPINION: In the Face of Rising Antisemitism, Rep. Mark Amodei Needs To Step Up

June 10, 2024 1:29 pmJune 10, 2024 1:29 pm

American Jews are experiencing the largest explosion in antisemitism since the Anti-Defamation League started reporting incidents in the 1970s. Now is the time to surge resources to secure Jewish schools, houses of worship, and non-profit institutions. It is precisely the wrong time to cut security funding for vulnerable communities. And...

Public Option Bodes Ill for Nevada Taxpayers and Constitution

June 5, 2024 11:12 amJune 11, 2024 12:04 pm

This year, one issue sure to be discussed among citizens and candidates across Nevada is affordable health care. But is a taxpayer-backed health insurance system that will bring higher costs really the solution to Nevada’s challenges? The answer is no. Nevada’s so-called “public option” will threaten patients’ access to care...