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JAMA Forum: Surprise, Surprise
Larry Levitt’s February 2016 post explains how “surprise medical bills” — unanticipated charges for out-of-network care – can happen. It describes some government approaches to the issue and outlines the challenges to protecting consumers. The post is now available at The JAMA Forum.
Column Read PostReading the Tea Leaves on U.S. Global Health Policy
In this Policy Insight, Jen Kates and Josh Michaud look at the prospects for the future of U.S. global health policy, examining whether long-term bipartisan support may be tested during a time of political transition, and identifying key areas of consensus among policymakers and the public.
Policy Insights Read PostCandidate Policy Plans Resonate More With Democrats. Here’s Why.
In this column for The Wall Street Journal’s Think Tank, Drew Altman examines whether there is a difference between Democratic and Republican voters when it comes to how much they care about candidates’ policy plans.
Column Read PostIn N.Y. Policy on Out-of-Network Medical Bills, a Model for Other States?
In this column for The Wall Street Journal’s Think Tank, Drew Altman discusses surprise bills for out-of-network care, and New York state’s solution to the problem.
Column Read PostHow Health-Care Bills Hinder Millions of Americans
In this column for The Wall Street Journal’s Think Tank, Drew Altman examines the problems many Americans with health insurance are having paying medical bills based on a new Kaiser-New York Times Survey, and discusses why the issue of the adequacy of insurance coverage is gaining traction.
Column Read PostHow High Drug Prices Weigh on the Sickest Americans
In this column for The Wall Street Journal’s Think Tank, Drew Altman explores the data behind public concern about prescription drug costs and highlights that the people most in need are the most burdened by the problem.
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