Recent Work
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Do States Regret Expanding Medicaid?
Mark Hall finds that across the political spectrum, states that expanded Medicaid do not regret that decision.
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States Have Already Tried Trump’s Healthcare Order. It Went Badly.
Like many appealing ideas, this one, proposed by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), has hidden land mines that are already well-mapped out based on previous failed attempts to enact them, even in Paul’s home state of Kentucky.
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A Better Approach to Regulating Provider Network Adequacy
Health care reforms, including those put in place by the Affordable Care Act, are making insurers more competitive. However, in their effort to lower costs, health insurers more often are selling health plans that cover fewer hospitals, and many fewer physicians. This narrowing of provider networks is a sign that market reforms may be improving […]
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Three Federal Actions That May Address Surprise Bills
Schaeffer Initiative researchers explain the details of each action, and discuss the merits, risks, and limitations of these reforms.
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Stopping Surprise Medical Bills: Federal Action is Needed
More than a dozen states have enacted various protective measures to protect patients from surprise medical bills. This post outlines why federal action is needed and recommendations on how to move forward.
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