The Front-line Workers Most at Risk from Coronavirus June 22, 2020 Perspective As state and local governments ease social distancing orders, many employers and workers face decisions about a physical return to the workplace. Drew Altman’s latest Axios column analyzes the numbers and finds that, “An estimated 25-30 million people are caught in the middle of the coronavirus economy — they’re unable to work from home but also face a high risk of severe infection.”
Coronavirus’ Unequal Economic Toll May 29, 2020 Perspective In this column by Drew Altman in Axios, he finds almost half of African Americans and Latinos are struggling to pay their bills because of coronavirus. “This pain would surely be worse without Washington’s relief efforts. Even so, the hardship is real, and that strengthens the case for more aid and better targeting to the families that need it most.”
JAMA Forum: COVID-19 and Massive Job Losses Will Test the US Health Insurance Safety Net May 28, 2020 Perspective In this May 2020 post for The JAMA Health Forum, Larry Levitt explores how the massive and rapid job losses of the past few months will test the ACA’s coverage safety net – and how different policies could strengthen or weaken it.
Sweden’s Coronavirus Strategy Should Not Be the World’s — But Aspects of It Are Worthy of Consideration May 20, 2020 Perspective In an article for Foreign Affairs, KFF’s Josh Michaud discusses Sweden’s response to novel coronavirus.
The Coronavirus Economy Could Make a Medicare Buy-in More Popular May 18, 2020 Perspective In this Axios column, Drew Altman analyzes recent unemployment numbers for older workers and discusses how millions of uninsured older workers could lead to a greater push for incremental Medicare expansion proposals.
Reopening is a Risk for Republican Governors May 4, 2020 Perspective In an Axios column, Drew Altman analyzes recent data on COVID-19 cases and deaths and finds “The hardest-hit areas so far have mostly been in states with Democratic governors. But the number of coronavirus cases is now increasing more quickly in states with Republican governors.”
Most Americans are Practicing Social Distancing April 13, 2020 Perspective Drew Altman analyzes data showing surprising numbers of Americans of all ages are sheltering in place and reporting social distancing, and discusses the implications in an Axios column.
The Public Wants the Federal Government, Not States, in Charge On Coronavirus April 7, 2020 Perspective In Drew Altman’s Axios column, he analyzes new polling showing that rather than serving as backup to the states, the public wants the federal government to lead the nation’s coronavirus response.
Why the U.S. Doesn’t Have More Hospital Beds March 30, 2020 Perspective With much of the news focused on the surge capacity of the nation’s hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic, Drew Altman’s Axios column examines why the nation has a shortage of hospital beds and what can be done about it.
The Affordable Care Act’s Enduring Resilience March 19, 2020 Perspective In this article in the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law, Larry Levitt examines the Affordable Care Act 10 years after it’s enactment. The article notes that the law has taken numerous blows, yet due to its policy design and the political forces it has unleashed, the law has shown remarkable resilience.
