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Latest Publications on Medicare

vulnerable senior waiting for the doctor
To The Point

Broadening Medicare’s Accelerated and Advance Payment Program to Save Health Care Providers That Serve Our Most Vulnerable Populations


By Sara Rosenbaum, Morgan Handley
senior getting delivery during COVID-19
Journal Article

Investment in Health and Human Services Partnerships Yields Lower Health Care Use and Spending Among Older Adults


By Amanda Brewster
senior getting insulin injection
Journal Article

Will Medicare Prescription Drug Reform Legislation Make Insulin More Affordable?


By Stacie B. Dusetzina, Laura M. Keohane
Medicare beneficiary and baby boomer daughter walking
Issue Briefs

The Slowdown in Medicare Spending Growth for Baby Boomers and Older Beneficiaries


By Laura M. Keohane, Lucas Stewart, Melinda B. Buntin
senior opening drugs on Medicare
Issue Briefs

Medicare Spending Trends 2010–2016: Increase in Prescription Drug Spending More Than Offsets Lower Beneficiary Costs for Other Services


By Cathy Schoen, Amber Willink, Karen Davis
Medicare senior who is seriously ill reading on bed
Journal Article

Medicare Beneficiaries with Serious Illnesses Report Problems Paying Bills


By Michael Anne Kyle, Robert J. Blendon, John M. Benson, Melinda K. Abrams, Eric C. Schneider, M.D.
patient talking to doctor about insurance
Issue Briefs

Comparing Health Insurance Reform Options: From “Building on the ACA” to Single Payer


By Linda J. Blumberg, John Holahan, Matthew Buettgens, Anuj Gangopadhyaya, Bowen Garrett, Adele Shartzer, Michael Simpson, Robin Wang, Melissa M. Favreault, Diane Arnos
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Reform 3 — ACA Enhanced III: Filled Medicaid Eligibility Gap


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Reform 7 — Single Payer “Lite”


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Reform 1 — ACA Enhanced I: Expanded Subsidies