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August 24, 2011 - In this period of chronically high unemployment, millions of Americans are losing their health insurance coverage along with their jobs. A Commonwealth Fund brief finds that unemployed workers have few affordable coverage options. While the Affordable Care Act will provide new options, extending subsidies for COBRA would further protect unemployed workers, the authors say.
August 8, 2011 - In the latest Commonwealth Fund/Modern Healthcare Health Care Opinion Leaders Survey, nearly all of the experts surveyed believed traditional safety-net health care providers will continue to play crucial roles even after the Affordable Care Act is implemented.
November 9, 2011 - This cross-country survey finds adults with complex medical conditions, including those with serious or chronic illness, injury, or disability, benefit from receiving their care from a medical home.
Senators press for faster action on streamlining care of "dual eligibles"; parents' health insurance lures young adults; HHS and states discuss exchange collaboration; and more.
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The first of 70 million baby boomers turn 65 this year, and long-term services and supports (LTSS), which include home care, assisted living, and nursing home care, are on the rise. To help states identify gaps, AARP’s Public Policy Institute, The Commonwealth Fund, and The SCAN Foundation, developed the first state LTSS scorecard.
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