Women with Medicaid and who are uninsured are more likely to suffer from chronic conditions March 13, 2013 Slide
The $174 Billion Question: How to Reduce Diabetes and Obesity July 23, 2010 Event Diabetes and obesity have evolved from a national public health concern to a problem of epidemic proportions — a very costly problem. The direct medical costs and the indirect costs of diabetes are estimated at $174 billion yearly. This briefing, sponsored by the Alliance for Health Reform and the United…
What’s in There? An Ask-the-Experts Overview of the Health Reform Law April 16, 2010 Event The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 are now law. But many people have questions about the new reforms. To answer questions about the major provisions of these two laws, the Alliance for Health Reform and The Commonwealth Fund sponsored…
Better Care & Lower Costs: Exploring the Promise of Patient Engagement February 27, 2010 Event 03/05/10 Engaging consumers more directly in their care may improve health outcomes and help control the costs of care. This briefing, cosponsored by the Alliance for Health Reform and the AARP Public Policy Institute, focused on the potential for changing consumer behavior to promote the use of effective interventions and…
