Thursday Links – 17 September 2026

Words of wisdom on AI: “At the moment, it seems safe to say Congress has neither enough time nor bravery – let alone enough thoughtful policy development – to regulate the pace of advances.”

How much should Medicare pay for AI care?

Where did all the hurricane’s go?

Urban Institute: Up to 2.3 million young adults ages 19 to 24 could lose Medicaid under the Big Beautiful Bill.

NBER Study: The ACA had no effect on mortality, nationwide. Medicaid expansion (which is mostly what the CA did): no effect. ACA without Medicaid expansion: a positive effect.