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JAMA Forum: What Does it Mean to Protect People with Preexisting Conditions?
In this June 2018 post for The JAMA Forum, Larry Levitt examines the potential impact of the Trump Administration’s legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act’s protections for people with pre-existing conditions.
Column Read PostNarrow Health Care Networks Aren’t Actually That Common
In this Axios column, Drew Altman shows that unlike the individual market, narrow networks are not common in the much larger group market, and discusses why and why it matters.
Column Read PostCorporate health costs don’t look like a crisis
n this Axios column, Drew Altman presents a puzzle around corporate health costs: companies are talking like there is a crisis, but new data doesn’t really show it.
Column Read PostSurprise Medical Bills Could be a Powerful Campaign Issue
In this Axios column, Drew Altman discusses why surprise medical bills could be a powerful campaign issue.
Column Read PostA Comparative Analysis of Affected Residents’ Views of the Response to Hurricanes Maria, Harvey and Katrina
Drew Altman compares residents’ views of hurricane-recovery efforts based on five surveys of residents affected by Hurricanes Maria, Harvey and Katrina.
Column Read PostIt’s Not Just the Uninsured — It’s Also the Cost of Health Care
The number of uninsured is down. Health spending has moderated. But health is on the public’s mind. Drew Altman helps explain why in this Axios column.
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