Studies and Whitepapers
National Health Insurance - A Brief History of Reform Efforts in the United States
This policy brief provides an overview of health reform efforts in the United States over much of the last century, from New Deal-era calls for government-subsidized health coverage to the creation of Medicare and Medicaid in the 1960s and the failed attempt at universal coverage in the early 1990s.
Expanding Health Coverage
Most healthcare reform proposals address the need to expand coverage to the uninsured. This presentation evaluates the pursuit of expanding coverage with a focus on the means, the challenges and the benefits of doing so. Follow the link to go through the slides with an automated tutorial or simply download the PowerPoint presentation and browse at your own pace.
Medicaid 101
This presentation provides a basic and easy to understand outline of the Medicaid Program, a public program that provides health insurance for low income Americans and their families. Follow the link to go through the slides with an automated tutorial or simply download the PowerPoint presentation and browse at your own pace.
Health Insurance and Access to Health Care
A large body of research has established that there is a clear link between health insurance and access to healthcare. This presentation examines that relationship, while shedding light on how given the cost of healthcare, health insurance is fundamental to better health outcomes. Follow the link to go through the slides with an automated tutorial or simply download the PowerPoint presentation and browse at your own pace.
Medicare 101
Here is an easy to understand and engaging outline of Medicare Program from Part A to D. Follow the link to go through the slides with an automated tutorial or simply download the PowerPoint presentation and browse at your own pace.