October 1, 2012
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Report
The managed care backlash of the 1990s combined with rising health expenditures led to the creation of consumer-directed health plans (CDHPs), which place greater responsibility for health care decision-making in the hands of consumers. CDHPs are in ...
May 1, 2012
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Journal Article
Enrollment is increasing in consumer-directed health insurance plans, which feature high deductibles and a personal health care savings account.
July 30, 2012
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Program Result Report
Researchers at the University of Southern Maine analyzed the impact of new health plans in Maine and Massachusetts that were designed to cover uninsured residents, as part of State Health Access Reform Evaluation, an RWJF national program.
October 1, 2011
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Journal Article
An expert panel expressed divergent opinions about what constitutes affordability of health insurance premiums under the ACA.
September 1, 2011
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Journal Article
Private foundations may hesitate to fund consumer advocacy in health reform implementation because its effects are hard to measure.
March 1, 2012
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Toolkit
Talking points include four key messages and a variety of sub-points that support and reinforce the key messages. While the key messages can be used across audiences, the supporting points should be tailored based on the audience.
October 7, 2011
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Story
A Profile of Glenn A. Melnick, PhD.
January 1, 2009
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Report
Study details regulations and enforcement needed to fill gaps in protecting consumers in insurance markets.
November 25, 2009
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Toolkit
This case study examines the current state of post-claims underwriting and rescissions regulation in Texas.
June 1, 2012
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Issue Brief
To lessen the damage done by churning, it will be important for states to provide consumers with intensive assistance to help them navigate through the involuntary coverage transitions.