Lifting Social Distancing Measures in America: State Actions & Metrics May 4, 2020 Blog This blog looks at states that have moved to ease social distancing requirements, examining approaches taken as well as metrics for helping to assess readiness for reopening.
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.”
This Week in Coronavirus: April 24 to April 30 May 1, 2020 Blog Every Friday we’ll recap our new coronavirus policy analysis, polling, and journalism. Total cases in the U.S. surpassed 1 million this week, and more than a dozen states relaxed their social distancing requirements.
How Are States Supporting Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services During the COVID-19 Crisis? May 5, 2020 Issue Brief This issue brief identifies key themes in policy changes states are making under Appendix K authority to adapt Medicaid HCBS programs in light of the COVID-19 emergency.
When Will The Unemployed Go Back To Work? Many Laid Off Workers Expect To Get Jobs Back In The Short-Term But Experts Caution About Long-Term Unemployment May 4, 2020 Blog While workers who have lost their jobs or had their employment impacted by coronavirus are incredibly optimistic about how quickly they will regain their previous employment or income, among economic experts there is a lot of uncertainty about when the U.S. economy will come back.
What Does CMS Approval of First COVID-19 Section 1115 Waiver in Washington Mean for Other States? May 1, 2020 Issue Brief This brief summarizes the first COVID-related Section 1115 waiver approval for Washington and discusses the approval’s implications for other states that have submitted emergency Section 1115 waiver requests.
Taking Stock of Essential Workers May 1, 2020 Blog The COVID-19 outbreak has changed the reality of working life for most of the U.S. workforce, with essential workers at the forefront of performing crucial services for the public in the midst of the pandemic. This post examines who essential workers are and what challenges they are facing in light of coronavirus.
How Publicly-Funded Family Planning Providers are Adapting in the COVID-19 Pandemic May 5, 2020 Issue Brief This issue brief describes how publicly-funded family planning providers are adapting in the COVID-19 pandemic and strategies they have implemented to continue providing quality family planning services while in-person visits are limited.
Just Released – COVID-19 in Rural America – Is There Cause for Concern? April 30, 2020 News Release While to date big cities and major urban areas have seen the greatest number of coronavirus cases and deaths, a new KFF analysis finds the growth rate is now higher in rural areas, where the population tends to be older, younger people are more likely to have high-risk health conditions,…
COVID-19 in Rural America – Is There Cause for Concern? April 30, 2020 Issue Brief While to date big cities and major urban areas have seen the greatest number of coronavirus cases and deaths, this analysis finds the growth rate is now higher in rural areas.
