Public’s Views of Doctors, Nurses, Insurance Companies, and Drug Companies Survey August 3, 2020 Poll Finding This brief survey examines how the public views the motivations of doctors, nurses, insurance companies, and drug companies when it comes to making profits vs. working for the public good. It updates a question asked in 2005 to measure how views have changed over time.
Analysis Finds List Prices for COVID-19 Tests Range from $20 to $850 At Large Hospitals Nationwide July 15, 2020 News Release A new KFF analysis of what large hospitals nationwide charge for out-of-network COVID-19 tests show a wide range of publicly posted prices — from $20 to $850 for a single test. In many cases, the prices exceed what Medicare pays for COVID testing, which is either $51 or $100 depending…
Individual Insurance Market Performance in Early 2020 July 13, 2020 Issue Brief Individual market insurers, on average, remained profitable through the first three months of 2020 as claims costs rose only slightly compared to the same period last year. It is likely that the most significant impacts of the coronavirus on the individual market will not be evident nationally until second or third quarter data are released.
New State Fact Sheets Highlight Key Data About Mental Health and Substance Use Needs and Capacity July 10, 2020 News Release The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn are taking a toll on mental health for many Americans, with large shares of the public saying that related worry and stress is having a negative effect on their mental health. A new KFF analysis and series of state fact sheets examine mental…
Comparing Private Payer and Medicare Payment Rates for Select Inpatient Hospital Services July 7, 2020 Issue Brief This issue brief analyzes hospital payments paid by private payers and by Medicare for a selection of inpatient services, including services requiring similar inpatient treatments to those used for COVID-19. It finds that private insurance payments for such services vary widely and exceed Medicare payment levels.
Nearly One in Four Workers are at High Risk of Serious Illness with COVID-19, Posing Challenges for Employers as They Reopen June 15, 2020 News Release A new KFF analysis finds nearly one in four workers (24%) are considered at high risk of serious illness if they get infected by the novel coronavirus, highlighting the challenges that businesses, public offices and other employers face as they move toward reopening. The analysis estimates 37.7 million workers (based…
Almost One in Four Adult Workers is Vulnerable to Severe Illness from COVID-19 June 15, 2020 Issue Brief This analysis finds nearly one in four workers are considered at high risk of serious illness if they get infected by the novel coronavirus, highlighting the challenges that businesses, public offices and other employers face as they reopen.
Trends in Workplace Wellness Programs and Evolving Federal Standards June 9, 2020 Issue Brief This brief examines trends in large employers’ use of wellness programs that collect personalized health information from workers, often with financial incentives, and the evolving federal standards governing such programs.
Key Issues Related to COBRA Subsidies May 28, 2020 Issue Brief Congress is considering proposals to subsidize COBRA coverage. We discuss the group market coverage that would be extended by COBRA subsidies, how COBRA costs and coverage compare to other common coverage options for those who lose job-based coverage (ACA Marketplace plans or Medicaid), and key considerations regarding COBRA subsidies for consumers and employers.
Five Things to Know about the Cost of COVID-19 Testing and Treatment May 26, 2020 Issue Brief This brief answer key questions on affordability of COVID-19 testing and treatment for people who are uninsured and those insured through private coverage, Medicare, and Medicaid.