On September 28, 2017, Illinois Gov Bruce V. Rauner signed into law a sweeping reversal of abortion-constraining state policies. Sponsored and shepherded to passage by the Democratic majority in the Illinois General Assembly, the measure reinstates the use of public… Read More ›
The recent, strong growth of Medicare Advantage—private plan alternatives to traditional Medicare—makes understanding the program a priority for policy makers. Of the 57 million Medicare beneficiaries, approximately 33% are now enrolled in Medicare Advantage, an increase from 13% in 2004…. Read More ›
Having failed in their effort to legislatively dismantle health care under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Trump administration is determined to do so administratively. In just the past few weeks, the administration has cut advertising for the insurance exchanges… Read More ›
Our health care system is waking up to the fact that the health of individuals and families does not depend solely on good coverage and good medical care; it also requires us to address social and other factors that are… Read More ›
