Mixed Prospects for Vaccinating Children October 29, 2021 Perspective In this Axios column, Drew Altman examines the data about what parents say they will do once their children ages 5-11 become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, and why it will take some time and a concerted outreach effort to match adult vaccination rates.
A Comparative Analysis of Affected Residents’ Views of the Response to Hurricanes Maria, Harvey and Katrina September 12, 2018 Perspective Drew Altman compares residents’ views of hurricane-recovery efforts based on five surveys of residents affected by Hurricanes Maria, Harvey and Katrina.
It’s Not Just the Uninsured — It’s Also the Cost of Health Care August 20, 2018 Perspective The number of uninsured is down. Health spending has moderated. But health is on the public’s mind. Drew Altman helps explain why in this Axios column.
Health Care Gives Democrats a Modest Edge with Senior Voters November 5, 2018 Perspective Drew Altman analyzes the senior health care vote in his Axios column. This group, most likely to vote in the midterms, has more Democrats than Republicans and trusts Democrats more on health. They will give Democrats a real but modest advantage in the election.
Narrow Health Care Networks Aren’t Actually That Common October 12, 2018 Perspective In this Axios column, Drew Altman shows that unlike the individual market, narrow networks are not common in the much larger group market, and discusses why and why it matters.
Corporate health costs don’t look like a crisis October 1, 2018 Perspective n this Axios column, Drew Altman presents a puzzle around corporate health costs: companies are talking like there is a crisis, but new data doesn’t really show it.
Surprise Medical Bills Could be a Powerful Campaign Issue September 24, 2018 Perspective In this Axios column, Drew Altman discusses why surprise medical bills could be a powerful campaign issue.
There is Another Pre-Existing Conditions Problem — for Seniors December 17, 2018 Perspective In an Axios column, Drew Altman uncovers a new pre-existing conditions problem – seniors on Medicare denied Medigap because they have pre-existing conditions – and discusses solutions.
Why Some Employers are Turning to Progressive Health Benefits June 6, 2018 Perspective In this Axios column, Drew Altman examines the status of progressive health benefits (health benefits linked to wage levels) and their pros and cons at a time when employee health costs are rising and wages are flat.
Public Wants Republicans to Work with Democrats on Health Care July 12, 2017 Perspective In this column for Axios, Drew Altman discusses a new poll finding showing substantial support for Republicans to drop repeal and work with Democrats on improving the Affordable Care Act, from the general public, Trump supporters, and Republicans.