Enrollment and Spending for Dual-Eligible Individuals March 29, 2023 Data Collections This data collection draws on Medicare and Medicaid administrative data to present national and state-level information on people who are covered by both Medicare and Medicaid, referred to as dual-eligible individuals (also known as dually-enrolled beneficiaries). Dual-eligible individuals qualify for Medicare coverage on the basis of age (65 and older)…
Samantha Liss March 28, 2023 Person Samantha Liss, Midwest correspondent, has covered the business of health care since 2012. Her reporting at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch prompted dialysis provider DaVita to stop steering Medicaid patients into higher-paying private plans. Her work also helped spur a 2018 Missouri law intended to protect patients from surprise medical bills.…
Medicare and People with HIV March 27, 2023 Issue Brief This data note provides an overview of the role of the Medicare program for people with and at risk for HIV.
Medicaid and People with HIV March 27, 2023 Issue Brief This data note provides an overview of the role of the Medicaid program for people with and at risk for HIV.
How Do Facility Fees Contribute To Rising Emergency Department Costs? March 27, 2023 Issue Brief With the high costs of emergency department visits of significant importance to consumers and policymakers, this analysis examines claims data from privately insured individuals with large employer health plans, to examine the role that facility fees play in rising cost of emergency care.