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A Closer Look at ACOs
is a compilation of Families USA briefs done on Accountable Care
Organizations. Includes the basics, payment and quality measurements,
determining shared savings and losses, and beneficiary assignment and
notification processes. (January 2012)
Putting the Accountability in Accountable Care Organizations: Payment and Quality Measurements
examines some of the challenges that advocates will face when working
with policy makers, insurers, and providers to develop mechanisms that
ensure that beneficiaries receive high-quality care at a lower cost. 9 pp. | Determining Shared Savings or Losses 6 pp. (January 2012)
Designing Consumer-Friendly Beneficiary Assignment and Notification Processes for Accountable Care Organizations
discusses the challenges advocates will face when developing these
processes, and it recommends certain notification requirements and
beneficiary protections. 8 pp. (January 2012)
All the Republican presidential candidates support repeal of the
Affordable Care Act. This series of Republican presidential primary fact sheets explains the
consequences for different states of repealing the law and making
drastic structural changes in Medicare and Medicaid.
Talking Points: The Republican Presidential Candidates Call for Medicaid Cuts lays out reasons why Congress shouldn't trade defense spending cuts for cuts to the Medicaid program. These defense cuts are part of the automatic spending cuts that will take effect January 2013 as part of the deficit reduction deal. 4 pp. (December 2011)
Talking Turkey
is a short piece that is designed to help people talk about the
benefits of the Affordable Care Act in an informal way, even at the
Thanksgiving table. 2 pp. (November 2011)
The Bottom Line: How the Affordable Care Act Helps America's Families
shows the net financial effects of the Affordable Care Act on family
budgets. We found that lower- and middle-income families, both uninsured
and insured, will be financial winners. | State Reports 18 pp. (October 2011)
Simplifying Enrollment and Eligibility with Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI)
explains the benefits of aligning income calculation rules in Medicaid,
CHIP, premium tax credits, and Basic Health programs (where applicable)
through MAGI. 6 pp. (October 2011)
Medicaid: A Lifeline for Blacks and Latinos with Serious Health Care Needs examines how essential Medicaid is for blacks and Latinos with cancer, diabetes, chronic lung disease, or heart disease or stroke. Cutting Medicaid would put them at risk. The Affordable Care Act will greatly help blacks and Latinos afford coverage. Released in partnership with seven other groups. 26 pp. (October 2011)
States Making Progress on Rate Review highlights state efforts to protect consumers from unreasonable increases in insurance premiums. It also explains provisions of the Affordable Care Act that encourage improvements to states' rate review processes. 24 pp. (October 2011)
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