The cost of health insurance and the operation of health insurance markets are major concerns for states. This publication describes state group and individual markets, both nationally and by state, and considers the size and distribution of markets among major types of insurers. Finds that the...

This report summarizes a series of reports investigating Indiana’s health care economy and markets. The findings suggest the need for policymakers in Indiana to address important challenges on multiple fronts. Important areas for immediate attention include greater efficiency in the delivery...

This report summarizes a series of reports investigating Indiana’s health care economy and markets. The findings suggest the need for policymakers in Indiana to address important challenges on multiple fronts. Important areas for immediate attention include greater efficiency in the...

This report assesses the first known collaboration formed to establish financial incentives for multiple health plans in Medicaid to improve the timeliness of care for low-income children in California. The authors note that most plans found it feasible, but not easy, to implement the...

This study evaluated demonstration projects that aimed to expand access to needed pharmaceuticals through comprehensive pharmacy services and improve the health of the mostly low-income population served by HRSA-supported health centers. Researchers examined 18 networks that collaborated with a...

This report assesses the first known collaboration formed to establish financial incentives for multiple health plans in Medicaid to improve the timeliness of care for low-income children in California. The authors note that most plans found it feasible, but not easy, to implement the...

Improving the ability of the long-term care system to meet the needs of an aging population is at the top of the nation’s policy agenda. This issue brief describes the demographic characteristics of vulnerable adults—those at significant risk of needing long-term care services in...

Improving the ability of the long-term care system to meet the needs of an aging population is at the top of the nation’s policy agenda. This issue brief describes the demographic characteristics of vulnerable adults—those at significant risk of needing long-term care services in the...

In 2007, the state of Minnesota considered establishing a Health Insurance Exchange to serve small groups and individuals, facilitating access to coverage, choice among insurance products, portability of coverage, and affordability. Mathematica studied the coverage, cost, and fiscal impacts of a...