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May 2, 2013 | Issue Brief
States welcome the opportunity to customize their own set of health insurance plans that will offer 10 categories called 'essential health benefits,' but health care providers, consumer groups and patient advocates would prefer a national standard.
April 18, 2013 | Issue Brief
This policy brief examines the issues surrounding per capita caps in Medicaid and explores other policy options for states and the federal government.
November 15, 2012 | Issue Brief
The Affordable Care Act offers states another option besides Medicaid and the exchanges for health coverage for low-income residents. This policy brief explores the issues surrounding the Basic Health Program.
October 25, 2012 | Issue Brief
Nurse practitioners can help meet the growing need for primary care, if state and federal policy-makers remove barriers that limit their ability to provide, and get paid for, a wider range of preventive services and acute care.
June 13, 2012 | Issue Brief
Recommended reading Under Medicare's Umbrella--Dual Eligibles Dual Eligibles with Mental Disorders and Medicare Part D Medicare and Medicaid are the main government programs that provide health insurance to a range of individuals, including the elde ...
April 25, 2012 | Issue Brief
Background on the debate and policy implications surrounding essential health benefits—health insurance plans sold to individuals and small businesses that would provide a minimum package of services in 10 categories—are explored in this brief.
November 10, 2011 | Issue Brief
This brief describes the potential for the community development sector to work more closely with the public health and related health-focused sectors; the potential impact of their efforts on health outcomes, and the challenges they may face.
September 21, 2011 | Issue Brief
A new policy brief examines the proposed changes to Medigap plans.
July 14, 2011 | Issue Brief
Brief analyzes ramifications of extending additional federal Medicaid funding.
June 15, 2011 | Issue Brief
Brief examines potential changes to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, which cover one-fourth of Medicare enrollees.