Recent Research: Health Care

Research and Commentary: Arizona Medicaid Expansion

John Nothdurft
June 12, 2013

As states begin debating whether to implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), many, including Arizona, are still debating whether to expand their Medicaid programs.

Research & Commentary: State Medicaid Expansion and the Oregon Medicaid Study

Matthew Glans
June 3, 2013

States across the country are currently debating whether to expand their Medicaid programs. Medicaid expansion is an expensive endeavor that studies show will not provide better health care.

Research & Commentary: Medical Device Tax

Matthew Glans
May 30, 2013

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was passed with the expressed intention of reducing the cost of health care while expanding coverage.

Research & Commentary: Proposed Reforms Undermine Medicare Part D’s Success

Matthew Glans
April 30, 2013

Medicare Part D, the Medicare prescription drug benefit for low-income seniors, has been one of the few entitlement success stories since it was passed in 2003.

The Leaflet - Is Arkansas’ “Private Option” Plan a Game Changer?

Robin Knox
April 18, 2013

Yesterday, the Arkansas legislature approved a Medicaid waiver request to allow for a “private option” version of expansion.

The Leaflet - Will Your State Benefit From Medicaid Expansion?

Robin Knox
March 28, 2013

Does your state benefit from President Barack Obama’s expansion of the Medicaid program, or does the expansion just put you on the hook for millions or even billions in new taxes to pay for money p

Research & Commentary: Kansas Medicaid Expansion

Kendall Antekeier
February 22, 2013

As states begin implementing the federal health care law, many, such as Kansas, are still debating whether to expand their Medicaid programs in order to receive a larger federal subsidy.

Research & Commentary: North Carolina Medicaid Expansion

Kendall Antekeier
February 20, 2013

As states implement the federal health care law, many are debating whether to expand their Medicaid programs in order to receive a larger federal subsidy. North Carolina Gov.

Research & Commentary: Michigan Medicaid Expansion

Kendall Antekeier
February 19, 2013

As states implement the federal health care law, many are debating whether to expand their Medicaid programs in order to receive a larger federal subsidy. Gov.