Health Policy
September 17, 2012 | Feature/Topic
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Meta-Analysis of the Literature on the Effect of Alcohol Taxes/Prices on Drinking, Morbidity and Mortality
January 4, 2011 | Report
Knowledge Asset: This project conducted a formal statistical meta-analysis on effects of beverage alcohol taxes/prices on drinking and on a range of morbidity and mortality outcomes.
The Dedicated VAT [Value Added Tax] Solution
August 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
In this policy brief, Fuchs discusses a value-added tax (VAT) that could be dedicated to funding basic health care for all through enrollment in accountable care organizations and help solve the revenue, and health spending problems, at the same time.
Effects of Alcohol Tax and Price Policies on Morbidity and Mortality
November 1, 2010 | Journal Article
In this article, the authors systematically reviewed the effects of alcohol taxes and prices on alcohol-related morbidity and mortality to assess their public health impact.
Estimating the Potential of Taxes on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages to Reduce Consumption and Generate Revenue
June 1, 2011 | Journal Article
A penny-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages could improve public health by reducing obesity.
Helping Consumers Understand the New Premium Tax Credit
May 15, 2013 | Issue Brief
Consumers Union report explores responses to a new tax credit brochure in an effort to help consumers understand premium tax credits.
Effects of Beverage Alcohol Price and Tax Levels on Drinking
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
The study finds that raising the cost of alcohol effectively reduces drinking across the broad population of drinkers.
The 1099 Provision
April 7, 2011 | Issue Brief
A provision to capture lost tax revenues from businesses in order to help fund the Affordable Care Act has been roundly criticized for placing an undue burden on small businesses, and may be repealed.
Advancing Public Health Practice and Policy Solutions
January 10, 2010 | Issue Brief
Under its Advancing Public Health Policy and Practice solicitation, RWJF funded 16 projects and the Center for Creative Leadership produced Knowledge Assets that synthesize the work and learnings from these projects.
Using Payroll Deduction to Shelter Individual Health Insurance from Income Tax
February 1, 2011 | Journal Article
This article examines the use of "Section 125" cafeteria plans offered by employers to shelter individual health insurance premiums from income tax.
Tax Debate
July 9, 2009 | Issue Brief
Workers who get health coverage from their employers don't pay income or payroll taxes on it. Should some of it be taxed to help pay for coverage for others?