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The Latest Research, Commentary, and News from Health Affairs
Monday, January 4, 2021
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TODAY ON THE BLOG
HEALTH CARE FINANCE
Supporting Health Care Competition In The Era Of COVID-19: Three Legislative Models For States
By Roslyn Murray, Suzanne F. Delbanco, and Jaime S. King
As demand for office visits and elective procedures has declined during the pandemic, independent physicians and hospitals have suffered unprecedented revenue losses that make them vulnerable to foreclosure or acquisition by large health systems. As a result, provider consolidation could accelerate and access to care may be diminished. States with bans on anticompetitive contract clauses, certificate of public advantage legislation, and modified scope-of-practice laws are better positioned to mitigate the effects of consolidation. Read More >>
LEGAL & REGULATORY ISSUES
Coverage Provisions In The 2021 Appropriations And COVID-19 Stimulus Package
By Katie Keith
On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed a legislative package that appropriated more than $1.4 trillion for fiscal year 2021 and included $900 billion for pandemic relief. The wide-ranging legislation addresses many important health-related policies and programs. This post focuses on the bill’s
coverage-related provisions. Read More >>
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A CLOSER LOOK—Disabilities And Health Disparities
People with disabilities face a number of social and health disadvantages, including lower income and education levels than people
without disabilities, as well as increased likelihood of using tobacco, forgoing physical activity, and being overweight or obese. These health disparities are compounded by lower rates of screening and more difficulty accessing services for people with disabilities compared to people without disabilities. On World Braille Day, we return to an October 2011 article written by Lisa I. Iezzoni about the need to eliminate health and health care disparities among people living with disabilities.
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