Expert analysis of health reform issues
Want to help the homeless? Embrace Medicaid expansion.
December 3, 2019 – Medicaid expansion is delivering coverage – and care – for homeless people affected by serious mental illness, alcohol, or illicit drug…
The Scoop: November 27, 2019 Edition
November 27, 2019 – Headlines in this edition of The Scoop: Illinois expected to cap insulin cost-sharing at $100 per month as of 2021; Tennessee submits…
The Scoop: November 20, 2019 Edition
November 20, 2019 – In this edition of The Scoop: BYU-Idaho students push back over school’s rejection of Medicaid; Colorado unveils final recommendation for…
50 populations whose lives are better thanks to the ACA
November 19, 2019 – Millions of Americans would have worse health insurance – or none at all – without Obamacare's provisions. But the law's protections…
The Scoop: November 13, 2019 Edition
November 13, 2019 – In this edition of The Scoop: some plaintiff states eye consumer protection measures in case their legal challenge the ACA succeeds; a…
The Scoop: November 6, 2019 Edition
November 6, 2019 – In this week's edition of The Scoop: election results this week in Kentucky and Virginia are likely to shore up Medicaid expansion in both…
The Scoop: October 30, 2019 Edition
October 30, 2019 – In this week's edition of The Scoop: Open enrollment starts on Friday; Oklahoma submits record number of signatures for Medicaid expansion…
The Scoop: October 23, 2019 Edition
October 23, 2019 – In this week's edition of The Scoop: Most of the state-run exchanges have enabled window shopping for 2020 plans; Arizona has indefinitely…
Courts resist assault on benefits for immigrants and the poor – so far
October 22, 2019 – The Trump administration’s 'public charge rule' and favored Medicaid work requirements have been stayed by federal courts. Will those…
The Scoop: October 16, 2019 Edition
October 16, 2019 – In this week's edition of The Scoop: open enrollment is underway in California; window shopping is available in several states; Medicare…
The Scoop: October 9, 2019 Edition
October 9, 2019 – In this week's edition of The Scoop: window shopping available in five state-run exchanges, with more coming soon; Colorado has published…
The Scoop: October 2, 2019 Edition
October 2, 2019 – In this edition Window shopping available now in four states’ exchanges: California, Idaho, Maryland, and New York Idaho is seeking…