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Only Time Will Tell
ACA’s Medicaid expansion was associated with increases in coverage, health care utilization, and Medicaid spending. Expansion was associated with improved hospital financial performance, reduction in uncompensated care, and increases in positive financial margins and Medicaid revenue. Continue Reading …
Half of Increased Intensity of Care Unexplained
The drivers of the rise in complex ED visits is likely an interplay of changes in clinical practice, the growing role of the ED in treating complex conditions, the increasing complexity of our patient population, as well as thorough documentation. Continue Reading …
“The arc of the health care universe is long, but it bends toward universal health coverage”
We need universal coverage that is portable. We need universal coverage that is comprehensive. We need universal coverage that ensures equal access to care. Most importantly, we need you! Continue Reading …
ESI Mirrors Overall Health Spending
A majority of Americans receive employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) and in 2016 private payers spent $1.12 trillion, far exceeding the $672 million in Medicare spending. However, trends in commercial spending have previously been unexplored due to the limited availability of claims Continue Reading …
Combating an Epidemic Takes Prep Work
HIV is preventable disease but continues to pose a public health threat with nearly 40,000 new infections yearly in the U.S. Its economic burden is approximately $36.4 billion annually for direct medical care and lost productivity. To combat this epidemic, Continue Reading …
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