Medicaid Policy Action Trends April 30, 2020 Data Collections KFF survey data on Medicaid programs across the country
Just Released – COVID-19 in Rural America – Is There Cause for Concern? April 30, 2020 News Release While to date big cities and major urban areas have seen the greatest number of coronavirus cases and deaths, a new KFF analysis finds the growth rate is now higher in rural areas, where the population tends to be older, younger people are more likely to have high-risk health conditions,…
COVID-19 in Rural America – Is There Cause for Concern? April 30, 2020 Issue Brief While to date big cities and major urban areas have seen the greatest number of coronavirus cases and deaths, this analysis finds the growth rate is now higher in rural areas.
States are Shifting How They Cover Prescription Drugs in Response to COVID-19 April 30, 2020 Blog Medicaid beneficiaries, particularly those with chronic conditions, will need access to medications even during social distancing and their ability to meet with providers to obtain refills may be hindered. States are updating policies to allow beneficiaries to access medications during this public health emergency.
How State Medicaid Programs are Managing Prescription Drug Costs: Results from a State Medicaid Pharmacy Survey for State Fiscal Years 2019 and 2020 April 29, 2020 Report This report summarizes results from a Medicaid pharmacy benefit survey of all 50 states and the District of Columbia (DC) conducted by Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Management Associates in 2019.
COVID-19 Poses a Particular Threat to Low-Wage Workers’ Physical and Financial Health April 29, 2020 News Release The nation’s low-wage workers face a particular kind of bind. They tend to work in service industries — such as the restaurant, hospitality and retail sectors – that are especially at risk for loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic, or in jobs such as health care workers, grocery store…
Double Jeopardy: Low Wage Workers at Risk for Health and Financial Implications of COVID-19 April 29, 2020 Issue Brief This brief analyzes data on low-wage workers in the context of COVID-19 and discusses the implications of the pandemic for their jobs, health, and financial security.
KFF and Global Health Council Present a Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 Response in Low- and Middle-Income Countries April 29, 2020 Event On April 28 at 12 pm ET, KFF and Global Health Council presented a webinar about the challenges and opportunities of resource mobilization in response to COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Public Attitudes Towards the Coronavirus Outbreak in Highly Affected Counties April 29, 2020 Blog Americans’ attitudes and views on the coronavirus outbreak differ based on whether they live in an area that was harder hit by the pandemic, but these differences are not as large as some might expect.
Nancy Ochieng April 27, 2020 Person Nancy Ochieng is a senior policy analyst with the KFF’s Program on Medicare Policy. She performs research and policy analysis on a wide range of issues related to the Medicare program and its beneficiaries, including Medicare Advantage, the financial burden of health spending on Medicare beneficiaries, and patient access to…