Health Care Agenda for the New Congress
This survey captures the public's attitudes regarding the health care agenda for Bush's second term and the new Congress in 2005.
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The Impact of Cost Sharing on Appropriate Utilization and Health Status: A Review of the Literature on Seniors
Other PostThe Impact of Cost-Sharing on Appropriate Utilization and Health Status: A Review of the Literature on Seniors This article provides a review of research that has addressed the impact of patient cost-sharing on the use of health care services and subsequent health status for those ages 65 and older.
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Americans Value the Health Benefits of Prescription Drugs, But Say Drug makers Put Profits First, New Survey Shows – Toplines
Poll FindingThe most recent Kaiser Health Poll Report found that Americans believe prescription drugs are improving their lives, but most also say that the drug industry cares more about profits than people. The current report analyzes the new data as well as related polling information from earlier surveys by the Kaiser Family Foundation and other organizations.
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Number of Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans, by State, 2013
FeatureNumber of Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans, by State, 2013 Download Source Kaiser Family Foundation analysis of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) PDP landscape source file, 2013.
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Prescription Drug Coverage Among Medicare Beneficiaries in 2013
FeaturePrescription Drug Coverage Among Medicare Beneficiaries in 2013 Download Source 2013 Annual Report of the Boards of Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance and Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Funds.
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Standard Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, 2013
FeatureStandard Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, 2013 Download Source Kaiser Family Foundation illustration based on CMS standard benefit parameter update for 2013. Amounts rounded to nearest dollar.
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New Reports Explore State Implementation of Prescription Drug Prior Authorization
Other PostStates are grappling with a fiscal crisis that threatens funding for Medicaid, the federal-state partnership that provides health coverage for low-income populations. Two new studies shed light on the impact of an increasingly popular strategy - prior authorization - being used to control prescription drug spending.
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Selected Findings on Knowledge and Understanding of the New Medicare Rx Drug Program — January/February 2004 Kaiser Health Poll Report Survey
Poll FindingSeniors are confused about the Medicare prescription drug law.
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Serving Low-Income Families Through Premium Assistance: A Look At Recent State Activity
Issue BriefThis issue paper examines the policies in the HIFA waiver initiative that provide incentives for states to use Medicaid/SCHIP funds to assist in the purchase of private insurance options. It also reports on how states have responded to these new policies and what key policy questions are raised about premium assistance programs. Issue Paper (.
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Chartpack: Seniors’ Early Experiences With Their New Medicare Drug Plans – June 2006
Poll FindingChartpack: Seniors' Early Experiences With Their New Medicare Drug Plans - June 2006 These charts highlight key data from the June 2006 tracking poll on seniors' early enrollment experiences with the Medicare drug benefit. Chartpack (.