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Health Economics
Posted inPublic Health
The Future of Health Care Research: ‘Federal Funding Really Is Irreplaceable’
What happens if President Trump cuts billions of dollars from research on how to make our health care system work better?
Posted inInsurance
What Happens if Obamacare Subsidies Shrink?
Excerpts of a live conversation with two top health economists about how extra federal support has helped millions of Americans access health insurance, and what would happen if that aid went away.
Posted inInsurance
What Cuts to Medicaid and Obamacare Could Mean for Hospitals, Insurers and You
As Republicans consider major changes to Medicaid and Obamacare, we asked a leading economist about the shockwaves these sharp policy shifts could send throughout the entire health care system.
Posted inInsurance
New Studies Show How Cutting Medicaid Could Be Deadly
Two new studies inject powerful evidence into the heated Medicaid debate in Washington, showing the public insurance program is saving lives.
Posted inCost of Care
Patients and Employers Support This GOP Budget Cut. Hospitals Say It’s Too Risky.
Medicare would save billions of dollars changing how it pays for routine medical care. Patients would save, too, but rural hospitals could see financial losses.
Posted inCost of Care
This Budget Cut Would Save Medicare Patients Money. But Can Rural Hospitals Afford It?
Medicare often pays clinics owned by hospitals at least double the amount it pays independent clinics for the exact same medical care. Ending that practice would save money for taxpayers and patients, but critics say it could also push rural hospitals to cut services or close.
Posted inInsurance
How One Company Gamified Health Insurance
One organization turns to a game to get employees to debate and decide together what health care they value.
Posted inCost of Care
Surprise! Plans To Resolve High Medical Bills Are Still a Mess
Patients are now mostly protected from surprise bills, but doctors and insurers are still fighting over prices.
Posted inHealth Law
How Pushing Hospitals to Give Away More Free Care Could Backfire
Some lawmakers want nonprofit hospitals to give away more free care. But experts warn that could wind up being worse for patients.