US troops can play a crucial role in assisting Haiti, despite the risky scheme to manipulate Medicaid and other commentary

Eye on Albany: Risky Scheme To Game Medicaid

The Empire Center’s Bill Hammond expresses outrage over the new state budget, which imposes a multibillion-dollar tax on health insurance without clear payment instructions. The health commissioner must negotiate details with the feds regarding this tax on managed care organizations. The MCO tax is compared to a similar one in California that exploits a loophole in Medicaid’s financing system. Albany is attempting to join in on this scheme before the loophole closes, potentially leading to broader taxes on the health insurance industry. The health commissioner may have the authority to make significant changes without further legislative action.

Foreign desk: Yes, US Troops Can Save Haiti

In an article for The Hill, Rick Barton argues that America can and should help Haiti amidst mass violence and anarchy. He suggests deploying 300-500 US special forces for a limited mission to restore freedom of movement and disrupt gang dominance to provide public safety, giving Haitians a chance to start anew.

Campus watch: Online Class = Pedagogy Theater

In an article for The Atlantic, Ian Bogost criticizes Columbia’s transition to online classes, highlighting the limitations of virtual learning compared to traditional in-person education. He notes that online classes lack the camaraderie and discourse of in-person settings and are essentially “pedagogy theater,” suggesting that schools only resort to virtual learning to control their image.

TikTok beat: Biden-Harris vs. National Security

In a piece for National Review, Jim Geraghty criticizes President Biden’s inconsistent stance on TikTok. Despite signing a bill forcing the app’s Chinese owner to sell or face a ban in the US, the Biden-Harris campaign continues to use TikTok, fueling concerns about national security risks and conflicting messaging.

Conservative: The Cash Behind Campus Protests

According to The Wall Street Journal’s Ira Stoll, anti-Israel activists disrupting campuses may be receiving funding from philanthropic foundations. The US Campaign for Palestinian Rights offers stipends for activities demanding severed ties with Israel, with funding coming from sources like the Open Society Foundation and The Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board