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Becerra Emphasizes Bold Solutions at USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative Event on Paths to Universal Coverage
In a panel discussion, Schaeffer experts outline policy approaches to improve the current healthcare system, following keynote remarks by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
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Understanding the Bipartisan Senate Finance Prescription Drug Reform Package
“USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative experts unpack the bipartisan Senate Finance prescription drug reform package.
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California Saw Reduction in Out-of-Network Care from Affected Specialties after 2017 Surprise Billing Law
This blog presents new evidence on observed changes in provider network breadth after the implementation of California’s 2017 law.
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Where Does Your State Stand in Texas vs. U.S.?
In Texas v. U.S., Texas and a number of other states have sued the federal government, arguing that the entire ACA should be struck down. So, where does your state stand in Texas v. U.S.?
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The USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy is a partnership between Economic Studies at Brookings and the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics, and aims to inform the national health care debate with rigorous, evidence-based analysis leading to practical recommendations using the collaborative strengths of USC and Brookings.
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The Trump DOJ has Taken an Unexpected and Unworkable Position on the ACA
This piece describes the claim DOJ has made in regards to Texas v. U.S., attempts to unpack some of the complicated policy implications, and then considers the relevant legal issues.
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Considerations For Expanding International Reference Pricing Beyond Medicare Part B
Experts lay out considerations for expanding the administration’s proposed model beyond Medicare Part B drugs.
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Moving Toward Universal Coverage: Policy Approaches
With a number of competing proposals on the table, which path should policymakers follow, while keeping costs affordable and sustainable? The event included keynote speaker California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
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What is Surprise Billing?
Experts from the USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy answer commonly asked questions about surprise medical bills and how to deal with them at a policy level.
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The Use of Vendors in Medicare Part B Drug Payment
USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative experts provide an analysis of a voluntary vendor approach for Medicare to restrain drug spending for Part B drugs.
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Rep. Ruiz’s Arbitration Proposal for Surprise Billing (H.R. 3502) Would Lead to Much Higher Costs and Deficits
USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative researchers review the latest proposed legislation from Representative Ruiz on surprise medical billing.