Risk Selection Issues Under Medicare Reform Proposals December 30, 1995 Report This report compares the provisions designed to guard against risk selection among the Medicare population in both the Congressional Balanced Budget Act of 1995 and in the President's budget plan released in December 1995. The report also explores provisions in both that may exacerbate the potential for risk selection.Report:
The Four Americas: Government and Social Policy Through the Eyes of America’s Multi-racial and Multi-ethnic Society November 30, 1995 Poll Finding The Four Americas: Government and Social Policy Through the Eyes of America’s Multi-racial and Multi-ethnic SocietyThis report is the first of a series of surveys conducted jointly by The Washington Post/Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard University examining public knowledge, values and beliefs on major issues and challenges facing our nation, such as…
Searching for Savings in Medicare November 29, 1995 Report This report analyzes trends in Medicare expenditures and considers options to modify the program to control its spending growth. It represents an effort to put in context the types of changes being discussed in the ongoing budget debate and to raise cautions, where appropriate, about various strategies.Report: Searching For Savings…
The “New” Health Reform and Access to Care: The Problem in the Inner-City November 29, 1995 Report The “New” Health Reform and Access to Care: The Problem in the Inner-CityThis report examines issues regarding access to care for vulnerable populations. It presents a picture of urban America from 1970 to 1990 and raises strong concerns about the benefits of “new reform” strategies.Report: The “New” Health Reform and…
The Impact of the “Medigrant” Plan on the Federal Payments to States November 29, 1995 Report The Impact of the “Medigrant” Plan on the Federal Payments to States The analysis examines the conference agreement plan for the redistribution of federal funds under a block grant for the Medicaid program. It also discusses the implications of the reductions in federal spending for beneficiary coverage. Report: The Impact…
Medicare Provisions of the House and Senate Budget Bills October 30, 1995 Report A side-by-side comparison of H.R. 2491, the Seven Year Balanced Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995, and S. 1357 Balanced Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995.Report: Medicare Provisions Of The House And Senate Budget Bills: A Side-by-Side Comparison…
Public Attitudes Toward Welfare and Reform: A Focus Group Report October 30, 1995 Poll Finding Public Attitudes Toward Welfare and Reform: A Focus Group ReportThis focus group report provides further insight on some of the findings from a nationwide survey on welfare released by the Kaiser Family Foundation in March 1995 (#1045). This survey suggests that citizens are more concerned with the moral underpinnings of…
Federal Dollars and State Flexibility: The Debate Over Medicaid’s Future September 29, 1995 Report Federal Dollars and State Flexibility: The Debate Over Medicaid's FutureThis journal article provides a basic overview of the Medicaid program and discusses the implications of a block grant to Medicaid and its beneficiaries.Report: Federal Dollars and State Flexibility: The Debate Over Medicaid's Future
Medicaid in California: The Impact of Congressional Medicaid Changes September 29, 1995 Issue Brief This policy brief provides a summary of Medi-cal (California's Medicaid program) and explores what impact Congressional Medicaid changes may have on California.Policy Brief: Medicaid In California: The Impact Of Congressional Medicaid Changes
A National Household Survey of Health Inequalities in South Africa (2 volumes) – Toplines/Survey September 29, 1995 Poll Finding A National Household Survey of Health Inequalities in South Africa (2 volumes) The first democratically elected government in South Africa has made improving health and health services for the historically underserved black majority a national priority. As part of this process, in June 1995, the Minister of Health, Dr. Nkosazana…
