Consider Savings as Well as Costs
July 11, 2011 | Issue Brief
This report finds that state governments are likely to spend $92-129 billion less from 2014 to 2019 with implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The Urban Institute produces a series of quick-strike issue briefs on health care coverage and quality issues in the United States. Browse the series below.
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Addressing Coverage Challenges for Children Under the Affordable Care Act
May 26, 2011 | Issue Brief
Millions of children in complex family situations will require special attention to ensure access under reform.
Implementing National Health Reform
May 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
Urban Institute offers five-part strategy for reaching the eligible uninsured.
How Will Hospitals Be Affected by Health Care Reform?
July 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Policy briefs examine what health heform means for hospitals.
How Will Physicians be Affected by Health Care Reform?
July 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Policy brief examines what health heform means for physicians.
Will the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 Improve Health Outcomes for Individuals and Families?
July 1, 2010 | Report
related websites Urban Institute Web site The most common question people have about health reform is “How will I be affected?” The answer, of course, depends on the individual, as different demographic groups will be affected very differently. Th ...
What is the Evidence on Health Reform in Massachusetts and how Might the Lessons from Massachusetts Apply to National Health Reform?
June 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Providing evidence of the possible gains under national health reform, Massachusetts' 2006 health reform initiative has improved health care access, use, affordability and quality.
How Would States be Affected by Health Reform?
January 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
This issue brief from Urban Institute examines various pathways through which individuals could gain coverage because of the health reform proposals that have passed the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Age Rating Under Comprehensive Health Care Reform
October 1, 2009 | Issue Brief
This brief quantifies the impact of age rating and implications for coverage, costs and household financial burdens.
Emergency Department Visits in Massachusetts
September 1, 2009 | Issue Brief
Survey shows users of emergency rooms have trouble accessing care in other settings, and frequent users of emergency rooms are a sicker, more disabled, and more chronically ill population than other adults in the state.