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We know more now than ever that childhood experiences can affect a person's health across their lifetime. Brain, cognitive and behavioral development early in life are strongly linked to important health outcomes later in life, including heart disease, obesity, drug use and depression.
As the number of adverse childhood experiences increase so does the risk for negative health outcomes.
Some states have passed legislation intended to expand access to experimental treatments for patients with serious or life-threatening conditions.
Hospitals are paid differently for treating inpatients versus outpatients. With a new rule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has tried to clarify when it is appropriate to admit someone as an inpatient.
95% of those who have insurance through HealthCare.gov will be eligible for auto renewal. Problems remain, including unexpected premium increases. Learn what the HHS is doing to improve the process.
A new website mandated by the Affordable Care Act offers consumer information about their physicians. The Physicians Compare website helps to create greater accountability and value in health care.
In partnership with RWJF, Health Affairs provides clear, accessible overviews of timely and important health policy topics for policymakers, journalists, and others concerned about improving health care in the United States. The briefs explore competing arguments made on various sides of a policy proposal and point out wherever possible the relevant research behind each perspective.
Hospitals are paid differently for treating inpatients versus outpatients. With a new rule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has tried to clarify when it is appropriate to admit someone as an inpatient.
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95% of those who have insurance through HealthCare.gov will be eligible for auto renewal. Problems remain, including unexpected premium increases. Learn what the HHS is doing to improve the process.
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A new website mandated by the Affordable Care Act offers consumer information about their physicians. The Physicians Compare website helps to create greater accountability and value in health care.
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Working with the Harvard School of Public Health and National Public Radio, RWJF conducts nationwide polls on important health policy issues.