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January 24, 2013 | Survey/Poll
The answer: It depends. Survey results on this issue are a mixed bag. of respondents say establishing state insurance exchanges should be top priority for state leaders In this comprehensive survey, researchers queried the public about their priorit ...
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.
July 31, 2012 | Issue Brief
This policy brief focuses on eliminating fraud and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid and explores the challenges involved in putting the new tools into place.
July 1, 2012 | Annual Report
In her July 2012 message, Risa Lavizzo-Mourey examines the challenges that confront the nation in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's landmark ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act.
February 23, 2012 | Issue Brief
A $15 billion effort to improve health by preventing disease has been cut. This brief discusses rationale for its creation, where spending has gone to date, and lays out a debate over preserving, cutting, or eliminating the fund altogether.
February 9, 2012 | Issue Brief
States must form new marketplaces aimed at helping small companies buy coverage more easily and cheaply.
December 15, 2011 | Issue Brief
The Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), a new executive-branch entity created by the Affordable Care Act, will have significant authority to curb rising Medicare spending if per beneficiary growth in that spending exceeds target growth rates.
June 13, 2011 | Issue Brief
Brief focuses on issues surrounding the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan program, which will be operated by some of the states themselves or by the federal government.
May 12, 2011 | Issue Brief
The long-term care insurance provision may need to be amended.
March 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
Brief examines ACA's treatment of "unreasonable" insurance rate increases.