Tag: Health Economics

U.S. Health Insurance Crisis Highlights Systemic Costs and Reform Challenges

U.S. Health Insurance Crisis Highlights Systemic Costs and Reform Challenges

The U.S. health insurance market faces significant premium hikes and systemic challenges linked to legislative changes, economic burdens, and disparities. Comparing with the U.K., the analysis highlights reform difficulties and financial implications for policy makers and insurers.

Medicare Advantage Study on Non-Medical Benefits and Health Outcomes

Explore the $3M Medicare Advantage study examining non-medical benefits like food aid and transportation, assessing their effects on health outcomes and emergency visits.

ACA’s Role in Healthcare Consolidation Debated Amid Policy Review

Discussion on the Affordable Care Act's impact on healthcare consolidation and insurance market trends amidst ongoing subsidy debates and market dynamics.

Congressional Hearing Explores Healthcare Costs, Technology, and Regulation

Congressional hearing investigates rising U.S. healthcare costs, examining regulatory roles and the impact of medical technology innovations on affordability.

Health Care Consolidation Predates the Affordable Care Act, Analysis Finds

Analysis finds health care consolidation and rising costs in the U.S. health system largely predate the Affordable Care Act, with complex market and financial factors driving trends beyond ACA influence.

Challenges and Contradictions in U.S. Health Insurance, FDA Oversight, and Public Health

An overview of key issues in U.S. health insurance, FDA regulatory inconsistencies, health care costs, anti-vaccine impacts, and emerging digital health policies affecting public health.

Expiration of Enhanced ACA Subsidies Threatens Coverage and Strains State Budgets

The expiration of enhanced ACA health insurance subsidies could double premiums, reduce coverage for millions, and strain state budgets, with significant economic and healthcare impacts nationwide.

Medicare Changes to Orphan Drug Price Negotiation Increase Costs

Recent legislative changes to Medicare’s drug price negotiation program expand orphan drug exclusions, delaying price negotiation for expensive specialty drugs and increasing costs for Medicare beneficiaries.

Study Highlights Data Challenges in Evaluating Medicare Advantage Plan Use and Cost

A new study outlines data challenges and proposes methods to improve analysis of Medicare Advantage plans, focusing on utilization, cost, and risk adjustment.

Medicaid Non-Expansion States Face Significant Coverage and Financial Pressures Under New GOP Budget Law

New GOP budget law introduces significant Medicaid spending cuts and marketplace enrollment challenges, disproportionately impacting states that refused ACA Medicaid expansion. Coverage losses and financial strain on hospitals expected.