Author: Craig "Moondog" Palosky
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Cost Sharing for Health Care: France, Germany, and Switzerland
Issue BriefAs policymakers in the United States weigh options for reform to the nation’s health care system, the level of cost sharing that consumers face when they receive services covered by their health plans is a major consideration, especially for those with serious health conditions.
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Primers on Key Health Care Topics and Programs
Issue BriefThe Kaiser Family Foundation maintains a number of primers providing overviews of key health care programs and issues. Written by Foundation staff, each primer provides key data and information that helps illustrate the topic and its relevance for the nation's health care system.
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After Nearly Three Years, New Orleans Residents Give Recovery A Very Mixed Report Card, But See It Moving In The Right Direction And Remain Optimistic For The Future
Poll FindingSunday, August 10, 2008 For further information contact:Rakesh Singh, KFF, (202) 654-1313, rsingh@kff.orgKirran Syed, KFF, (202) 347-5270, ksyed@kff.
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Health Coverage and Access to Care Among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
Fact SheetA new analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum examines the health coverage, access to health care, and health status of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander ethnic groups in the United States, and finds that certain subgroups are doing much worse than others in terms…
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How Private Health Coverage Works: A Primer – 2008 Update
Issue BriefHow Private Health Coverage Works: A Primer— 2008 Update This primer explains the role and operations of private health coverage in the United States.
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Medicare Part D 2008 Data Spotlight: Utilization Management
Issue BriefThis Medicare Part D data spotlight examines three common techniques used by Medicare stand-alone prescription drug plans in 2008 to manage enrollees’ use of formulary drugs, such as quantity limits, prior authorization, and step therapy rules. This is one in a series analyzing key aspects of the 2008 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan choices.
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New Report from a 47 Country Survey Examines Global Perceptions of Health Problems, Priorities and Donors
Poll FindingEmbargoed for release until:December 13, 2007 For further information contact: Rob Graham, KFF, (650) 854-9400, rgraham@kff.orgKate Schoen, KFF, (650) 854-9400, kschoen@kff.orgRichard Auxier, Pew, (202) 419-4332, rauxier@pewresearch.org In recent years, wealthy countries, multinational organizations, and philanthropies have increasingly mobilized to address global health issues such as the spread of HIV/AIDS and other diseases.
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Michael Moore’s “Sicko”– Broad Reach and Impact Even Without the Popcorn?
Poll FindingFor further information contact:Larry Levitt, (650) 854-9400, llevitt@kff.orgCraig Palosky, (202) 347-5270, cpalosky@kff.orgKate Schoen, (650) 854-9400, kschoen@kff.
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More Than Four in 10 Adults in New Orleans Report Worse Health Care Access Post-Katrina
Poll FindingEmbargoed for release until:July 31, 2007 For further information contact:Rakesh Singh, rsingh@kff.org, (202) 654-1313 Craig Palosky, cpalosky@kff.