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Urban Institute Real Time Policy Analysis
The Urban Institute produces a series of issue briefs on health care coverage and quality issues in the United States.
Published: September 20, 2007
The Urban Institute conducts research and releases reports for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation on key issues related to health insurance coverage and the quality of health care in the United States. These issue briefs are designed to educate policy-makers considering reforms at the federal level to respond to the dynamic policy-making environment and inform the policy process. Recent analyses are included in the recommended publication list below or by searching the Foundation's Web site for publications in the "Quick Strike Series."
About the Urban Institute
The nonpartisan Urban Institute gathers and analyzes data, conducts policy research, publishes studies and reports, and educates Americans on critical issues and trends to promote sound social policy and public debate on national priorities.
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Publication date:
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Summary:
Policy briefs examine what health heform means for doctors and hospitals.
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By:
Kenney G, Pelletier J, Blumberg L, Berenson R, Holahan J and McMorrow S
Publication date:
Jul 6, 2010
Summary:
Series of biefs examines what health reform law means for everyday Americans.
What Is the Evidence on Health Reform in Massachusetts and How Might the Lessons from Massachusetts Apply to National Health Reform?
By:
Long SK
Publication date:
Jun 21, 2010
Summary:
Providing evidence of the possible gains under national health reform, Massachusetts’ 2006 health reform initiative has improved health care access, use, affordability and quality.
What Is the Impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) on the States?
Publication date:
Jun 21, 2010
Summary:
The health reform law would mean a small increase in state spending on Medicaid through 2019 but would allow states to reduce current spending in several areas.
The Effects of Large Premium Increases on Individuals, Families, and Small Businesses
By:
Buettgens M, Garrett B and Holahan J
Publication date:
March 2010
Summary:
Report examines the effects on coverage, costs, and small employer decisions to offer insurance under different scenarios for general increases in individual and ESI premiums.
How Comparative Effectiveness Research Could Affect the Quality of Health Care
By:
Docteur E and Berenson R
Publication date:
Feb 18, 2010
Summary:
Paper explores the potential impact of comparative effectiveness research and looks at implications for quality of care and health outcomes.
Health Care Spending Under Reform: Less Uncompensated Care and Lower Costs to Small Employers
By:
Clemans-Cope L, Garrett B and Buettgens M
Publication date:
Jan 28, 2010
Summary:
Brief estimates the cost and coverage implications of the key provisions of the bill passed by the House of Representatives in November 2009.
How Would States Be Affected By Health Reform?
By:
Holahan J and Blumberg L
Publication date:
Jan 28, 2010
Summary:
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.