In N.Y. Policy on Out-of-Network Medical Bills, a Model for Other States? January 11, 2016 Perspective In this column for The Wall Street Journal’s Think Tank, Drew Altman discusses surprise bills for out-of-network care, and New York state’s solution to the problem.
Two Studies Draw Different Conclusions on State of Black America May 13, 2016 Perspective In this column for The Wall Street Journal’s Think Tank, Drew Altman discusses how studies with conflicting views of progress and problems for African Americans can both be true, and why African Americans may feel the problems more than the progress.
In Wake of Dallas, Minnesota and Baton Rouge Shootings, an Opening for Local Leaders July 8, 2016 Perspective In this The Wall Street Journal Think Tank column, Drew Altman discusses how incidents in Dallas, Baton Rouge and Minnesota create opportunities for local leaders to take steps to reduce police-involved violence, citing data from the KFF-CNN survey of Americans on Race and KFF-New York Times Survey of Chicago Residents.
How Health-Care Bills Hinder Millions of Americans January 5, 2016 Perspective In this column for The Wall Street Journal’s Think Tank, Drew Altman examines the problems many Americans with health insurance are having paying medical bills based on a new Kaiser-New York Times Survey, and discusses why the issue of the adequacy of insurance coverage is gaining traction.
How High Drug Prices Weigh on the Sickest Americans December 28, 2015 Perspective In this column for The Wall Street Journal’s Think Tank, Drew Altman explores the data behind public concern about prescription drug costs and highlights that the people most in need are the most burdened by the problem.
Prescription Drugs’ Sizable Share of Health Spending December 13, 2015 Perspective In this column for The Wall Street Journal’s Think Tank, Drew Altman explains why prescription drug spending may be a larger share of health spending than most people think, depending on how you look at it.
Flint, Michigan, Water Contamination and Anxiety Closer to Home March 17, 2016 Perspective In this Wall Street Journal Think Tank, Drew Altman discusses polling data about the public’s concern about the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, and the deep concern in low income communities.
JAMA Forum: Surprise, Surprise February 3, 2016 Perspective Larry Levitt’s February 2016 post explains how “surprise medical bills” — unanticipated charges for out-of-network care – can happen. It describes some government approaches to the issue and outlines the challenges to protecting consumers. The post is now available at The JAMA Forum.
Will Poor Health Status in the South Be an Issue in 2016 Primaries? February 18, 2016 Perspective Drew Altman discusses whether the presidential candidates will discuss poor health status in the South in this Wall Street Journal Think Tank column.
Prescription Drug Costs Break Through the Partisan Logjam May 2, 2017 Perspective In this Axios column, Drew Altman analyzes new poll findings which show how one issue breaks through the gridlock between Democrats and Republicans in health – the high cost of prescription drugs.