3 Charts: Medicare Drug Price Negotiations January 31, 2024 News Release Under the Inflation Reduction Act, the federal government for the first time will negotiate directly with drug companies to determine the prices that Medicare will pay for certain high expenditure drugs covered under Medicare Part D (starting in 2026) and Part B (starting in 2028). Part D covers retail prescription…
3 Charts: Asian Immigrants’ Experiences in the United States January 4, 2024 News Release Like other immigrants to the U.S., Asian immigrants overwhelmingly say they emigrated for the opportunity to build a better life for themselves and their children. They come from more than 30 countries, and their experiences – their economic circumstance, how safe they feel, and the discrimination they face – vary…
3 Charts: Hispanic Immigrants’ Experiences in the United States January 18, 2024 News Release Hispanic immigrants comprise the largest group of immigrants in the United States, and one in three Hispanic or Latino adults in the U.S. are immigrants. Most report a higher quality of life in the U.S. than in their countries of birth and believe their children’s lives will be better than…
3 Charts: Drug Prices in the United States February 7, 2024 News Release This post was updated to clarify that less than 10% of the nation’s total health spending is spent on retail prescription drugs and does not include spending on drugs administrated by physicians or in hospitals.Prescription drug costs are a top concern for the American public. While retail prescription drugs represent…
A Closer Look at Medicaid Expansion Efforts in Mississippi March 12, 2024 Blog This policy watch examines Mississippi’s recent Medicaid expansion activity, what expansion could mean for residents and the economy, and key developments to watch.
Percent of Medicare Beneficiaries with Access to Medicare Advantage Plans, by Plan Type March 12, 2024 State Indicator
The Role of Adult Children of Immigrants in the U.S. Health Care Workforce March 13, 2024 Issue Brief This brief examines key characteristics of adult children of immigrants and highlights their role in the workforce, including the health care workforce.
Domestic HIV Funding in the White House FY 2025 Budget Request March 12, 2024 Issue Brief This data note provides details on the FY25 request for domestic HIV programs and comparisons to the FY23 enacted level, where possible.