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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February 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
This summary paper provides a status report on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. Congress established the Innovation Center in the ACA primarily to test new payment and delivery models.
January 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
This issue brief is funded by RWJF as part of its Quick Strike Series and presents an analysis of the controversial individual mandate provision of the Affordable Care Act.
January 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
This issue brief examines whether there is a correlation between the progress that states have made toward establishing the health insurance exchanges called for under ACA, and the expected benefits for state residents.
November 2, 2011 | Issue Brief
This policy paper examines the latest developments in accountable care organizations (ACOs), including a look at the final regulations on ACOs issued in October 2011 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
August 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
New policy paper sees potential in patient-centered medical home model but urges patience.
October 1, 2011 | Report
A new issue brief says the ACA will not displace employer-sponsored insurance (ESI).
May 26, 2011 | Issue Brief
Millions of children in complex family situations will require special attention to ensure access under reform.
March 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
Brief examines ACA's likely impact on U.S. jobs.
December 1, 2010 | Report
Report provides detailed estimates of what will happen under the health reform law.
December 1, 2010 | Report
Policy brief explores differing views on the role of performance measurement in value-based payment.