This week’s midterm and gubernatorial elections shifted the political landscape dramatically. How will these changes affect the work of Families USA and other advocates whose goal is achieving affordable, high-quality health care? They will… Read more.
11.06.2014 /
Ron Pollack,
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Insights Column
Much like a cell phone, an insurance plan is only as good as its network. Protections enacted at the federal and state levels are an important step toward strengthening private insurance provider networks. The… Read more.
10.23.2014 /
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Insights Column
A new study released by the UCLA Center for Health Care Research pokes holes in an argument that opponents of Medicaid expansion often use to justify their opposition: that giving uninsured people Medicaid coverage will lead… Read more.
10.22.2014 /
Dee Mahan,
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Insights Column
When Kentucky expanded Medicaid on January 1, 2014, the state made a commitment to improving the health, quality of life, and long-term wellness of its residents. Early data suggest that Medicaid expansion is already… Read more.
10.16.2014 /
Andrea Callow,
Katie Supko,
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Insights Column
Each month, we weigh in on selected news stories and trending debates that are shaping the direction of health care policy. The start of the second open enrollment period is less than 50 days… Read more.
10.02.2014 /
Ron Pollack,
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Insights Column