The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation - Health Policy, Media Resources, Public Health Education & South Africa

A Note on Presidential Leadership Strategy, The Latest "Pulling It Together, From Drew Altman"
In his latest column, the Kaiser Family Foundation's President and CEO discusses the conventional wisdom about the President's leadership strategy during the ongoing health care debate.

Health Reform Comparison Tools Now Reflect House-Passed Bill
The Foundation's interactive side-by-side health reform comparison tool now includes the House bill as passed Nov. 7. In addition, the Foundation has updated its summaries of the Medicare and Medicaid provisions in the bill and added an outline of the legislative process for health reform. A separate interactive calculator helps to illustrate what assistance the uninsured would get with premiums under the House bill and other Congressional reform plans.

Issue Brief Examines Access to Abortion Coverage and Health Reform
A new issue brief examines current law regarding coverage of abortion, discusses the treatment of coverage for abortion services under the major health reform bills and explores the possible impact of the House-passed legislation on public and private coverage for abortion services.

Health Reform and Communities of Color
This brief examines some of the key provisions of health reform legislation that are likely to have a significant impact on people of color and also highlights the specific provisions that focus on health disparities.

Hot Topics:
Health Coverage In a Recession, National Health Reform Efforts, Global Health

Access the most recent Kaiser Weekly Update for a summary of new releases and upcoming events.

October Health Tracking Poll Health Reform Subsidy Calculator Side-by-Side Comparison of Health Reform Proposals
Medicaid and CHIP Provisions In Health Reform Legislation Updated: Medicaid Benefits Database Putting Children on the Express Lane to Health Insurance
Summary of Key Medicare Provisions in House Reform Bill Medicare Part D 2010 Data Spotlights Medicare Advantage 2010 Data Spotlight: Plan Availability and Premiums
2009 Annual Employer Health Benefits Survey How Private Health Insurance Works‍— A 2008 Update Health Care Costs: A Primer
The COBRA Subsidy and Health Insurance for the Unemployed Rising Health Pressures in an Economic Recession: Report + Video The Uninsured: A Primer
The Role of Health Coverage for Communities of Color Application for the 2010 Barbara Jordan Scholars Program Available Today's Topics in Health Disparities: Is the Health Care System Ready for Health Reform?
Medicaid Coverage of Family Planning Services KaiserEDU.org Tutorial on Reproductive Health Health Reform: Implications for Women's Access to Coverage and Care

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