National Survey on Medicare: The Next Big Health Policy Debate? October 1, 1998 Report A survey of Americans on their knowledge and opinions about the proposed options for Medicare reform finds that most Americans know Medicare faces problems, but are not ready to make hard choices and are not well informed on the options, including Medicare+Choice. The Kaiser/Harvard National Survey on Medicare is a…
Rating the TV Ratings: One Year Out September 1, 1998 Report This study examines whether the ratings assigned to television shows accurately reflect their content, according to the guidelines developed by the industry. The study analyzes the level and intensity of violence, sex or adult language in a show as well as the context in which it was presented. This full…
PSAs in a New Media Age Toplines/Survey: Public Service Directors February 1, 2002 Poll Finding A new national study on public service advertising finds that broadcast and cable television networks donate an average of 15 seconds an hour to air public service ads (PSAs), representing just under one-half of one percent (0.4%) of all airtime. Shouting to be Heard: Public Service Advertising in a New…
PSAs in a New Media Age Report: TV Content February 1, 2002 Report PSAs in a New Media AgeA new national study on public service advertising finds that broadcast and cable television networks donate an average of 15 seconds an hour to air public service ads (PSAs), representing just under one-half of one percent (0.4%) of all airtime. Shouting to be Heard: Public…
Overview of Medicaid Managed Care Provisions in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 November 29, 1997 Report This report describes the new legal and policy framework within which the shift of state Medicaid programs from fee-for-service to managed care will take place over the next few years.
An Analysis of the Medicaid and Health-Related Provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconcilation Act of 1996 January 30, 1997 Report Report: An Analysis of the Medicaid and Health-Related Provisions of Act (P.L. 104-193)
Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Demonstrations under Section 1115 of the Social Security Act: April 29, 1997 Report A Review of the Waiver Applications, Letters of Approval and Special Terms and ConditionsThis background paper provides a summary of the key features of the Medicaid 1115 waivers that have been approved, proposed, implemented and conditionally rejected. This July version updates Medicaid 1115 Demonstration Waivers: Approved and Proposed Activities as…
Medicaid Expenditures and Beneficiaries: National and State Profiles and Trends, 1990-1995 – Chart Pack October 30, 1997 Report Medicaid Expenditures and Beneficiaries: 1994 UpdateOctober 1998Return to topMedicaid Expenditures and Beneficiaries:Policy Brief Tables Chart Pack
Changes in Health Insurance Under the Clinton Health Plan March 30, 1994 Report This paper examines how the Clinton health care reform plan would affect the insurance coverage of Americans under age 65 and discusses the implications of the plan for employees and Medicaid programs nationally and in California, Florida, Michigan, New York, and Texas.Report:
Restructuring Medicaid: Key Elements and Issues in Section 1115 Demonstration Waivers December 30, 1996 Issue Brief This policy brief provides background on Section 1115 Medicaid waiver activity, discusses the common provisions of the approved and proposed Section 1115 waivers since 1993, and briefly summarizes the current application of Section 1115 AFDC waivers. It also examines implications of the Section 1115 waivers on the Medicaid program and…
