Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid

Funding sources, financing strategies, and payment models can all influence a health system’s consideration to invest in or fund non-clinical population health.

AcademyHealth and the Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition announce a partnership to improve vaccination rates of low-income children and pregnant women.

Individuals in Medicaid expansion states experienced positive results across multiple dimensions of personal finance including a reduced likelihood of new medical collections, decreased risk of medical out-of-pocket expenditures, and fewer ultimately unpaid medical bills.

With funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, AcademyHealth hosted this expert meeting to explore research priorities related to the evaluation of Section 1115 Medicaid demonstrations and Section 1332 state innovation waivers.

The September 2017 issue of Health Affairs examines different aspects of health care markets including market concentration, competition, and provider networks.

During this webinar, panelists provide an overview of new research on the effect of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollment on health care utilization for senior dual eligibles in the state of Maryland and found that participation in SNAP reduces health care costs for low-income older adults.

Studies presented at the Annual Research Meeting examine Medicaid innovations in Arkansas and Michigan.

Studies presented at this year's Annual Research Meeting examine progress and remaining gaps from coverage to physician selection.

The May 2017 issue of Health Affairs examines several of the expected consequences of the Affordable Care Act.