Survey of Americans on HIV/AIDS – Part Two: HIV Testing May 31, 2004 Poll Finding These survey findings of Americans’ views on HIV testing are part of Kaiser’s national “Survey of Americans on HIV/AIDS,” conducted in spring 2004. It explores such issues as how many adults report ever having been tested and talk to their doctor about HIV/AIDS, as well as misconceptions and stigma about…
Medicare Payments and Beneficiary Costs for Prescription Drug Coverage February 28, 2007 Issue Brief This March 2007 issue brief, commissioned by the Kaiser Family Foundation, provides a basic introduction to the reimbursement system for private Medicare drug plans. It explains the system of plan bidding and payment, including the special provisions for low-income enrollees, and considers how aspects of the payment system may affect…
The Role of Private Plans in Medicare February 28, 2007 Event Enrollment in private health plans has grown sharply since the enactment of the Medicare Modernization Act in 2003, which created a Medicare drug benefit to be provided by private plans and created incentives for new private plans to enter the Medicare market. Today, virtually all Medicare beneficiaries–including those living in…
Health Insurance Coverage of America’s Children January 1, 2009 Report This chartbook provides fundamental facts about children’s health insurance coverage. Chartbook (.pdf) Previous Versions: February 2007 (.pdf)
Chartpack: Findings from the Kaiser/Hewitt 2006 Survey on Retiree November 30, 2006 Report Health BenefitsThis document presents key data from the 2006 Kaiser/Hewitt Survey on Retiree Health Benefits.Chartpack (.pdf)
Summary and Chartpack: National Survey of Households Affected by Cancer November 1, 2006 Poll Finding These charts highlight data from the National Survey of Households Affected by Cancer conducted jointly by USA Today, the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health by telephone between Aug. 1 and Sept. 14, 2006. The survey provides an in-depth look at how families cope…
Benefit Design and Formularies of Medicare Drug Plans: A Comparison of 2006 and 2007 Offerings October 31, 2006 Report This analysis provides a profile of the 2007 Medicare Part D stand-alone drug plans that are being offered to the program’s 43 million beneficiaries for 2007 and highlights some of the changes in plans between 2006 and 2007. It looks at premiums, covered drugs, the amount enrollees pay to fill…
New England Journal of Medicine Article: Voters and Health Care in the 2006 Election October 30, 2006 Poll Finding New England Journal of Medicine Article: Voters and Health Care in the 2006 ElectionA New England Journal of Medicine article finds that health care is not likely to play a major role in the November 2006 Congressional elections but could still be a factor in selected close races.This article, by…
Summary and Chartpack: 2006 Update on Consumers’ Views of Patient Safety and Quality Information September 1, 2006 Poll Finding These charts highlight data from the updated Kaiser Family Foundation/U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality survey conducted in August 2006. The survey captures the public’s views and knowledge of medical errors and their experiences with improving the quality of their care.Chartpack (.pdf)
Testimony on the National Governors’ Association Proposal on Medicaid – Chart Pack February 28, 1996 Report National Governors Association Proposal on MedicaidReturn to topNational Governors Association Proposal on Medicaid:Report Chart Pack