Adult Immunization
February 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
More than 30 percent of seniors are not immunized against pneumonia in 36 states new report finds low adult vaccination rates in U.S.
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An Introduction to the American Community Survey Health Insurance Coverage Estimates
September 1, 2009 | Issue Brief
Latest brief explains new federal estimates of uninsured at the local level, identified by Census' American Community Survey.
The Purchase of Insurance Across State Lines in the Individual Insurance Market
January 1, 2009 | Report
This paper outlines the obstacles to enacting purchase of insurance across state lines (PASL) and potential solutions, and concludes that as long as the legislation is thoughtfully drafted, there is no significant legal or Constitutional barrier to enacting PASL.
State Policy-Makers' Views on the Role of Consumer Advocates in Health Policy Discussions
January 1, 2011 | Evaluation
Mathematica interviewed key policy-makers in the 12 Consumer Voices for Coverage states in mid-2010 to assess changes in the involvement, influence and effectiveness of consumer advocacy groups in shaping state health coverage policy over the period of the CVC grant program (2008 to 2010).
State Policymaker Views on the Role of Consumer Advocacy Groups in Health Coverage Policy Development
January 1, 2008 | Report
As Consumer Voices for Coverage began implementation, an assessment of policy-makers' views was conducted between July and October 2008. Mathematica Policy Research conducted baseline interviews with key policy-makers in each of the 12 CVC states.
Knitting Together the Threads of Federal and State Programs for Children's Health Care
March 1, 2000 | Program Result
The National Governor's Association conducted three issue seminars and two policy forums to highlight innovative approaches to dealing with the multitude of categorical programs related to children's health.
How an Urbanized State Revamped Its Rules for Health and Social Service Programs
July 1, 2000 | Program Result
During 1997 to 1998, researchers at the Urban Institute examined the state of New Jersey as part of a multi-year study called Assessing the New Federalism.
Refocusing Responsibility for Dual Eligibles
October 1, 2011 | Report
This report released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation examines cost and quality issues associated with the 9 million individuals who receive health care benefits from both Medicare and Medicare (dual eligibles). The authors from the Urban Institute explain why and how Medicare should take responsibility for them.
Comparing Federal Government Surveys that Count the Uninsured
September 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Brief compares health insurance coverage data from four different federal health surveys, including ACS and CPS and explains the differences and common themes among the surveys’ estimates.
Does the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Permit the Purchase of Health Insurance Across State Lines?
August 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Brief examines new rules for allowing the purchase of health insurance across state lines.