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Medicare and Telehealth: Coverage and Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Options for the Future

May 19, 2021

Issue Brief

This brief provides an overview of changes in coverage of telehealth under traditional Medicare before the coronavirus pandemic, and estimates changes in use of telehealth services using survey data from the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) during the pandemic. The analysis also discusses issues and questions related to extending telehealth coverage under traditional Medicare beyond the public health emergency.

The Pandemic Has Exacerbated Long-Standing Health Care Challenges Faced By Puerto Rico and Other U.S. Territories as the End of Temporary Federal Medicaid Funding Approaches

May 18, 2021

News Release

A new KFF analysis examines how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting U.S. territories as well as issues related to the upcoming expiration of temporary Medicaid funding for the territories at the end of September. Prior to the pandemic, the U.

New Resources Track State Vaccinations by Race/Ethnicity and Examine Demographics of Health Workers

Jan 22, 2021

News Release

A new Policy Watch, Early State Vaccination Data Raise Warning Flags for Racial Equity, explores the latest state-reported data on vaccination by race/ethnicity available on KFF’s COVID-19 state data and policy tracker.

The Pandemic’s Impact on Children’s Mental Health

May 26, 2021

News Release

The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the nation’s mental health, and a new issue brief shows that children are also facing worsening emotional and cognitive health.

Health and Health Care Experiences of Hispanic Adults

Jul 14, 2021

Poll Finding

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and exacerbated longstanding underlying disparities in health and health care facing Hispanic people. Using data from the COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor, this report provides insights into the health care experiences of Hispanic adults and examines how they vary by key factors, including insurance and immigration status.

How Might Internet Connectivity Affect Health Care Access?

Dec 15, 2020

Feature

A new chart collection looks at how internet access may affect health care in the U.S., as more providers turn to telemedicine during the pandemic. An estimated 25 million Americans - about 8% of the population - lack access to internet at home.

Physicians and Medicare, JAMA, February 25, 2014

Feb 25, 2014

Feature

Physicians and Medicare, JAMA, February 25, 2014 Download View JAMA Infographic…

Health Coverage and Care for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System: The Role of Medicaid and CHIP

May 19, 2014

Issue Brief

This brief provides an overview of the health and mental health needs of girls and boys in the juvenile justice system and the role of Medicaid and CHIP in addressing those needs. It focuses on the circumstances of youth who are placed in juvenile justice residential facilities, the discontinuity of Medicaid coverage for those youth, and the options for improving coverage, continuity of care and access to needed services post-discharge, including new opportunities provided by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Health Coverage and Care for the Adult Criminal Justice-Involved Population

Sep 5, 2014

Issue Brief

This issue brief provides an overview of the criminal justice-involved population and the potential impacts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on their health coverage, with a focus on Medicaid

Visualizing Health Policy: Experiences and Attitudes of Primary Care Practitioners After the ACA

Nov 17, 2015

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