Reporter Jonathan Cohn says the battle over Obamacare offers lessons and clues as to where the party’s “unfinished crusade for universal coverage” may head next.
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Do Health Plans Affect Mortality Rates?
Aditi Sen on research showing some Medicare Advantage plans have better mortality rates than others.
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Analyzing the ACA’s Latest Trip to the Supreme Court
Katie Keith breaks down oral arguments in the California v. Texas ACA case at the Supreme Court.
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Oyez! Oyez! ACA!
We explain the latest existential challenge to the ACA and outline three ways the Supreme Court could rule.
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Employer Plans Shine a Light on the Full Cost of Health Care
Stacie Dusetzina digs into the 2020 KFF Employer Benefits Survey.
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A Telehealth Checkup
COVID-19 has forced rule changes that have created a telehealth revolution. What have we learned, and are these policies here to stay?
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The Medicare Cliff
Medicare is usually a top election issue. But not this year, even though one of its trust funds is fast running out of money.
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Research Corner: Picking Plans
We explore new research on why we so often struggle to pick the best health insurance plans.
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What Medicaid Managed Care Can Tell Us About Controlling Costs
Maria Polyakova explores research on whether low-cost plans lead to less low-value care.
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What Role Did Medicaid Play in Previous Pandemics?
Kosali Simon on a paper comparing infant mortality in flu pandemics before and after the introduction of Medicaid.