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A Small Number of Drugs Account for a Large Share of Medicare Part D Spending

Jul 12, 2023

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The Inflation Reduction Act requires the federal government to negotiate the price of certain high-spending drugs covered by Medicare. This analysis provides context for understanding the potential impact of negotiating prices for a limited number of Medicare-covered drugs by identifying the 10 top-selling Part D drugs in 2021, measuring the share of total Part D drug spending accounted for by top-selling drugs that year, and examining changes in spending and use of these drugs since…

Addressing the Opioid Crisis: A Look at the Evolving Landscape of Federal OUD Treatment Policies

Jul 11, 2023

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Federal policies governing substance use disorder treatment have undergone rapid changes during the pandemic; however, the extent to which these changes can address the surge in opioid overdose deaths is unclear. Some of these policy adjustments are permanent, while others could revert to pre-pandemic regulations. In this brief, we examine the following 5 key federal policies and implications for access and treatment for OUD.

Overview of Health Coverage and Care for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

Jul 7, 2023

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This brief analyzes 2021 American Community Survey data to highlight demographic, socioeconomic , and health coverage characteristics of individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP).

A Closer Look at the Five Largest Publicly Traded Companies Operating Medicaid Managed Care Plans

Jul 6, 2023

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This brief takes a closer look at the five largest publicly traded companies operating Medicaid MCOs which account for half of Medicaid MCO enrollment nationally. Information and data reported in this brief come from quarterly company earnings reports, financial filings, and other company materials as well as from national administrative data.

Mental Health Care Needs and Experiences Among LGBT+ People

Jun 30, 2023

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In this report, we examine LGBT+ people’s needs for and experiences accessing mental health care by analyzing data from a nationally representative 2022 KFF survey with a large sample of LGBT+ adults.

LGBT+ People’s Health Status and Access to Care

Jun 30, 2023

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This report, based on a nationally representative 2022 KFF survey, provides an analysis of the health experiences of self-identified LGBT+ adults in the U.S. compared to their non-LGBT+ counterparts.

What Does the Recent Literature Say About Medicaid Expansion?: Impacts on Sexual and Reproductive Health

Jun 29, 2023

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This brief summarizes recent studies on the impacts of Medicaid expansion on a range of sexual and reproductive health outcomes.

Climate-Related Health Risks Among Workers: Who is at Increased Risk?

Jun 26, 2023

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Adults of color, noncitizens, and adults with lower educational attainment and incomes are disproportionately employed in occupations with increased climate-related health risks. Moreover, workers in occupations with increased climate-related health risks are more likely to be uninsured, contributing to challenges accessing health care.

Privately Insured People with Depression and Anxiety Face High Out-of-Pocket Costs

Jun 23, 2023

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This analysis finds that privately insured adults who were treated for depression and/or anxiety in 2021 spent almost twice as much on annual out-of-pocket costs compared to enrollees who were not treated for a mental health diagnosis.

What Do We Know About People with HIV Who Are Not Engaged In Regular HIV Care?

Jun 22, 2023

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This analysis uses nationally representative data to assess the characteristics and experiences of people with HIV who are out of regular HIV care. Reaching and engaging people with HIV who are not in care involves addressing the complex and systemic barriers they face, which impede both their health and wellbeing and also the HIV response in the U.S. more broadly.

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