The Role of Media in Childhood Obesity – Issue Brief February 1, 2004 Issue Brief The Role of Media in Childhood ObesityThis Kaiser Family Foundation issue brief that reviews more than 40 studies on the role of media in the nation’s dramatically increasing rates of childhood obesity explores what researchers do and do not know about the role media plays in childhood obesity. It also…
Medicaid’s Federal-State Partnership: Alternatives for Improving Financial Integrity January 31, 2004 Report – ReportAs the federal government increases its scrutiny of state financing of the Medicaid program, this paper, authored by a former CMS official, evaluates the existing financial management of the Medicaid program. Using existing models from the private sector and the government, the paper identifies alternatives to improve Medicaid's financial…
Emergency Contraception in California January 31, 2004 Poll Finding As the FDA continues to deliberate about whether emergency contraception will be made available “over-the-counter” without a prescription, a new Kaiser Family Foundation survey examines Californian’s awareness of and experiences with emergency contraception, including findings on the state’s “pharmacy access” program. California’s “pharmacy access” program permits women to receive emergency…
Emergency Contraception Survey in California January 31, 2004 Poll Finding – Survey Toplines As the FDA continues to deliberate about whether emergency contraception will be made available “over-the-counter” without a prescription, a new Kaiser Family Foundation survey examines Californian’s awareness of and experiences with emergency contraception, inlcuding findings on the state’s “pharmacy access ” program. California’s “pharmacy access” program permits…
Emergency Contraception in California – Survey Report January 31, 2004 Report As the FDA continues to deliberate about whether emergency contraception will be made available “over-the-counter” without a prescription, a new Kaiser Family Foundation survey examines Californian's awareness of and experiences with emergency contraception, inlcuding findings on the state's “pharmacy access ” program. California's “pharmacy access” program permits women to receive…
Emergency Contraceptive Pills January 31, 2004 Fact Sheet – Fact SheetThis fact sheet is an update on emergency contraception (EC). It includes information on EC methods, safety and side effects, and access issues. The fact sheet also provides information women’s knowledge and use as well as health care provider attitudes and practices.Fact Sheet (.pdf)
Medicaid and Block Grant Financing Compared January 31, 2004 Issue Brief – Issue Brief State and federal budget pressures, rising health care costs, and new waiver initiatives have promoted debate over restructuring Medicaid at the federal and state level. Questions about how Medicaid is financed are central to this debate. This paper compares the current Medicaid financing system to a…
American Indians and Alaska Native: Health Coverage and Access to Care January 30, 2004 Fact Sheet A study of American Indians’ and Alaska Natives’ access to health care, conducted by researchers from the Urban Institue, University of Arizona and the Kaiser Family Foundation, identifies some of the health policy challenges this population faces. The study was originally published in the Janurary issue of the American Journal…
Legal and Historical Roots of Health Care for American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States January 30, 2004 Issue Brief , Issue Brief An issue brief examining the legal and historical roots of health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States. Issue Brief (.pdf)
American Indians and Alaska Natives: Health Coverage and Access to Care January 30, 2004 Fact Sheet American Indians and Alaska Natives: Health Coverage Access to Care, Fact SheetA fact sheet examining health coverage and access to care among American Indians and Alaska Natives. This fact sheet is an update to a KCMU fact on the subject issued in June 2000 (#2198).Fact Sheet (.pdf)