It May Be Time To Waive Patients’ Costs for Coronavirus Treatment March 19, 2020 Perspective Drew Altman looks at the numbers for COVID-19 treatment, and why it may soon be necessary for Congress to waive out-of-pocket costs for treatment.
Self-insured Companies Do No Better on Cost Control January 27, 2020 Perspective A data surprise? Drew Altman, in his latest Axios column, shows there is no difference between large self-insured and fully insured companies when it comes to controlling health care costs, bucking conventional wisdom.
COVID-19 Is Causing Health Spending To Go Down December 2, 2020 Perspective New analysis from Drew Altman in his latest Axios column on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on national health spending.
The Dangers of Vaccine Disillusionment December 2, 2020 Perspective In this Foreign Affairs article, Josh Michaud and Jen Kates lay out the challenges in vaccinating people in low-income countries around the world and review early plans to ensure safe and effective vaccines are made available and delivered to people across the globe.
The Exit Polls Show The Need To Confront COVID-19 Denial in Red America November 17, 2020 Perspective Drew Altman analyzes the exit polls in his latest Axios column. While Biden voters see COVID-19 as a top priority, Trump supporters are still largely pandemic deniers, echoing the President.
PEPFAR Reauthorization on the Horizon April 14, 2023 Perspective In this Think Global opinion piece, Jennifer Kates and Kellie Moss discuss what could happen if the United States’ signature initiative on global health is not reauthorized.
The Commercialization of Covid Vaccines Is Coming. Here’s What It Means. February 18, 2023 Perspective In this commentary for Barron’s, KFF’s Cynthia Cox and Jennifer Kates explore what will happen with costs to COVID-19 vaccines for people with and without insurance once the relevant public health emergency ends on May 11.
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.
