I am one of the nation’s leading thinkers on health policy. I am the President of the Goodman Institute for Public Policy Research, a Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute and author of the widely acclaimed book, Priceless: Curing the Healthcare Crisis. The Wall Street Journal calls me "the father of Health Savings Accounts." Modern Health Care says I am one of four people who have most influenced the changes shaping our health care system. I am the author of eight other books, including Leaving Women Behind: Modern Families, Outdated Laws; and Patient Power, the condensed version of which sold more than 300,000 copies and am credited with playing a pivotal role in the defeat of Hillary Clinton’s health reform. I have authored numerous editorials in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Investor's Business Daily, Los Angeles Times, and many others.I regularly appear on television, including CNN, CNBC and the Fox News Channel. I appeared on many William F. Buckley Jr. Firing Line shows, and was Mr. Buckley’s debating partner on a number of two-hour prime time debates – including such topics as the flat tax, welfare reform and Social Security privatization. I regularly brief members of Congress on economic policy and frequently testify before congressional committees. I am the author or co-author of more than 50 published studies on such topics as health policy, tax reform and school choice. I have an active speaking schedule and have addressed more than 100 different organizations on public policy issues. I received a Ph.D. in economics from Columbia University. I have taught and done research at Columbia University, Stanford University, Dartmouth University, Southern Methodist University and the University of Dallas. I received the prestigious Duncan Black award in 1988 for the best scholarly article on public choice economics.