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Behind the Increase in HIV Infections Among Gay and Bisexual Men

Sep 25, 2014

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This was published as a Wall Street Journal Think Tank column on September 25, 2014. Gay and bisexual men represent an estimated 2% of the U.S. population but more than half of all people living with HIV and 66% of new HIV infections. They are the only population group in the United States for which HIV infections are rising. Projections have shown that if current trends continue, half of all gay and bisexual men will be HIV-positive by age…

JAMA Forum: A To-Do List for the New CEO of the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace

Sep 3, 2014

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Larry Levitt's July 2014 post at the JAMA Forum assesses early indications of how well the Affordable Care Act is working.

Ebola in West Africa: Four Questions for the U.S. Response Going Forward

Aug 18, 2014

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As of August 14, 2014, the Ebola virus has infected an estimated 1,975 individuals across four countries in West Africa, leading to 1,069 deaths (including three Americans). The official reported numbers, frightening as they are, likely vastly underestimate the true magnitude of the outbreak. Ebola has severely impacted the daily life of affected communities, and raised concerns across the globe about its ongoing spread. The fact that this outbreak has led to so many cases…

One Year into Duals Demo Enrollment: Early Expectations Meet Reality

Aug 13, 2014

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One year into initial enrollment in the Medicare-Medicaid financial alignment demonstrations for dual eligible beneficiaries, some initial insights are beginning to emerge. This policy insight highlights key challenges and trends emerging in states’ demonstrations.

The Potential Side Effects of Halbig

Jul 31, 2014

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The Halbig case, if it prevails, would have far-reaching side effects on the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate and the functioning of the individual insurance market.

JAMA Forum: How Well is the Affordable Care Act Working?

Jul 9, 2014

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Larry Levitt's July 2014 post at the JAMA Forum assesses early indications of how well the Affordable Care Act is working.

Medicare Advantage: Take Another Look

May 7, 2014

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This Policy Insight explores possible explanations for the continued rise in Medicare Advantage enrollment between 2010 and 2013 in spite of a projected decrease following payment changes in the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Health Affairs Blog: Development Assistance for Global Health: Is the Funding Revolution Over?

Apr 17, 2014

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A Health Affairs blog post by Jen Kates examines the future of development assistance for global health.

JAMA Forum: Judgment Day for the Affordable Care Act?

Mar 26, 2014

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Larry Levitt's March 2014 post on why there is no single judgment day for the Affordable Care Act is now available at The JAMA Forum.

Health Affairs Blog: The ACA And People With HIV: The ACA’s Impact And The Implications Of State Choices

Mar 3, 2014

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A Health Affairs blog post by Jennifer Kates and Rachel Garfield examines the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on people with HIV/AIDS.

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