Contraceptive Use and Methods in the U.S. May 31, 2002 Fact Sheet This fact sheet reviews contraceptive use and methods in the U.S., including current attitudes about contraception, use by adolescents and young adults, various contraception options, and insurance coverage. Fact Sheet (.pdf)
NPR/Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard Kennedy School of Government Survey on Health Care – Summary of Findings May 30, 2002 Poll Finding New NPR/Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard Kennedy School of Government Survey on Health Care A new survey by NPR, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and Harvard s Kennedy School of Government finds that many Americans have real problems when it comes to accessing and paying for health care, and even if they haven’t…
Sexual Activity and Substance Use Among Youth December 30, 2000 Poll Finding Teens and young adults face many pressures and decisions involving alcohol, drugs, and sexual activity decisions that often occur simultaneously. Almost one quarter of sexually active young people aged 15-24 report having sex without a condom because they were drinking or using drugs at the time. These findings are from…
Kaiser/Harvard Health News Index March/April 1999 March 30, 1999 Poll Finding Health News Index March/April, 1999 The March/April 1999 edition of the Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard Health News Index includes questions about major health stories covered in the news, including questions about Social Security, Medicare and Medical Uses of Marijauana. The survey is based on a national random sample of 1,200 Americans…
MarketFacts: A Financial Overview of the Managed Care Industry – Fact Sheet February 28, 1999 Fact Sheet A Financial Overview of the Managed Care IndustryMarch 1999Part 1The rapid growth of managed care has brought with it a growing connection between the stock market andhealth care organizations. Health care services have evolved from being delivered by physicians and tax-exempt institutions to a market-driven industry attracting investment capital from…
Managed Care Consumer Protections Offered by Medium and Large Employers – Fact Sheet October 30, 1998 Fact Sheet Managed Care Consumer Protections Offered by Medium and Large EmployersNovember 1998BackgroundDuring the past year, Congress and the states considered a number of proposals that would have provided additional protections to consumers in health insurance plans, particularly managed care plans. Among the key issues raised in these debates was how much…
National Survey on Medicare: The Next Big Health Policy Debate? October 1, 1998 Report A survey of Americans on their knowledge and opinions about the proposed options for Medicare reform finds that most Americans know Medicare faces problems, but are not ready to make hard choices and are not well informed on the options, including Medicare+Choice. The Kaiser/Harvard National Survey on Medicare is a…
Rating the TV Ratings: One Year Out September 1, 1998 Report This study examines whether the ratings assigned to television shows accurately reflect their content, according to the guidelines developed by the industry. The study analyzes the level and intensity of violence, sex or adult language in a show as well as the context in which it was presented. This full…
PSAs in a New Media Age Toplines/Survey: Public Service Directors February 1, 2002 Poll Finding A new national study on public service advertising finds that broadcast and cable television networks donate an average of 15 seconds an hour to air public service ads (PSAs), representing just under one-half of one percent (0.4%) of all airtime. Shouting to be Heard: Public Service Advertising in a New…
PSAs in a New Media Age Report: TV Content February 1, 2002 Report PSAs in a New Media AgeA new national study on public service advertising finds that broadcast and cable television networks donate an average of 15 seconds an hour to air public service ads (PSAs), representing just under one-half of one percent (0.4%) of all airtime. Shouting to be Heard: Public…