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Why are Healthcare Prices So High, and What can be Done about Them?
An archived webcast of this forum is now available at http://www.healthsystemtracker.org . Nearly a fifth of the United States’ economy goes to healthcare spending – a far larger share than in any other large, wealthy country in the world. Research suggests that price, rather than the volume of services, is…
Event Read MoreGlobal HIV/AIDS Financing Amidst Uncertainty
On Wednesday, April 18, 2017, the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) Global Health Policy Center co-hosted a public discussion on the current state of financing for the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. The event also included the launch of the latest global health financing…
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Health Care in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands: A Six-Month Check-Up After the Storms (Event)
Six months after Hurricanes Irma and Maria battered Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the U.S. territories continue to struggle with crippled infrastructure, faltering economies and an exodus of their populations to the continental U.S. On Monday, March 19, 2018, the Kaiser Family Foundation held a public briefing to…
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The U.S. and Global Health Security at a Time of Transition
The U.S. government efforts to shore up global health security face a time of transition. The U.S. has played a leadership role in the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), which is entering its next phase, and the increase in funding after the Ebola and Zika outbreaks allowed for the expansion…
Event Read MoreWeb Briefing For Journalists: A Closer Look at the Evolving Landscape of Medicaid Waivers
On Thursday, February 23, the Kaiser Family Foundation will host a web briefing for journalists to explain how block grant and per capita cap spending proposals for Medicaid would work and what the possible implications are.
Event Read MoreImmigrant Families in America Today: How Fear and Toxic Stress Are Affecting Daily Life, Well-Being, and Health
New restrictions on immigration and increased immigration enforcement being pursued by the Trump Administration are reshaping U.S. immigration policy. To understand how the new environment is affecting people, the Kaiser Family Foundation held a public briefing at 9:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 to examine the experiences of…
Event Read MoreWeb Briefing: What is the Future of HIV Funding?
As we recognize World AIDS Day, the outlook for funding to address the global and domestic HIV/AIDS epidemics is uncertain. What is the status of U.S. government funding for domestic and global HIV efforts? What about other donor governments and multilateral efforts? What role does private philanthropy play in fighting the epidemic? What is at stake looking ahead? The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) and Funders Concerned About AIDS (FCAA) will host a web briefing to look at the latest data on funding for HIV, trends over time, and what we might expect going forward.
Event Read MoreWeb Briefing: The Future of Delivery System Reform in Medicare: Assessing the Evidence and Looking Ahead
On Nov. 28, 2017, KFF held a public web briefing on the topic of delivery system reform in Medicare. It explored the latest evidence on savings and quality among newer payments models (including ACOs, bundled payments and medical homes), and discussed future directions that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…
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Web Briefing: What Should Consumers Know about ACA Open Enrollment in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia?
The Kaiser Family Foundation will hold a web briefing focusing on key information for individuals shopping for Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace coverage in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia.
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Web Briefing: What Should Consumers Know about ACA Open Enrollment in Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania?
The Kaiser Family Foundation will hold a web briefing focusing on key information for individuals shopping for Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace coverage in Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
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