Author: Sarah Sajewski
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The Moral Hazard of Bankruptcy
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A new study finds that Americans use personal bankruptcy as a substitute for traditional health insurance, encouraged by stringent bankruptcy laws.
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Medicare Part D Plans: The more the merrier?
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Recent research finds little evidence of choice overload in the Medicare Part D Plan market.
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Big Health Meets Big Labor: The Effect of the ACA on Labor Markets
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Although primarily concerning health policy, the ACA’s aftershocks could ripple through the labor market. Recent research suggests increased public health insurance may decrease employment.
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Observations from a New Frontier: Medicare’s Experience with Risk Adjustment
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New research suggests Medicare’s switch to risk-adjusted payments did not reduce overpayments. This example highlights the complexities of healthcare payment reform.
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A Deep Dive into Immigrant Children’s Health
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Recent research highlights the diverse ways an immigrant parent’s demographics correlate with the likelihood his or her child receives healthcare services.