Advocates for Evidence-Based Health Policy Speakers
Category: Medicaid
Minimum Wage, Maximum Care
As the minimum wage rises, Americans at the margins of society face the loss of health insurance eligibility for Medicaid. While a “living wage” is important to some policy makers, health may be more important than money. Continue Reading …
Unhealthy Competition
Competition among health plans is supposed to yield benefits for “consumers.” However, health care is not a true market. In certain situations, increased choice can lead to detrimental effects on patients. Market-oriented thinkers believe that greater choice on the part Continue Reading …
The Oregon Health Study
The Oregon Health Study will demonstrate what happens when low-income persons transition from the ranks of the uninsured to having insurance. It offers an opportunity to predict what might happen in the next few years once federal rules expand eligibility Continue Reading …
“Meaningful Use” for EHR’s Defined
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services set out definitions for the “meaningful use” of electronic health records. Designed to qualify eligible providers for incentive payments, these rules will spark a revolution. You could read the 864-page document Continue Reading …
The Dirigo Health Reforms
The Dirigo Health Reform Act of 2003 in the state of Maine was enacted to improve cost, quality, and access to care for all. Unfortunately, there appears to be little success with improving the numbers of Maine residents covered. In Continue Reading …