The US had a much larger decrease in life expectancy between 2018 and 2020 than other high-income nations, with pronounced losses among Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black populations.
An analysis of three policies that would expand eligibility for Marketplace tax credits to people below the federal poverty level (FPL) shows 3 to 5 million people would gain coverage, with costs ranging from $181 billion to $335 billion over 10 years.
A new Urban Institute fact sheet, augmenting previous estimates,
shows 6.8 million uninsured people would have been eligible for Medicaid under expansion in nonexpansion states in 2020, 4.8 million of whom would have been newly eligible.
Authentic community engagement means community members actively participate in decisionmaking. Drawing on interviews with stakeholders in four states, Urban researchers identified principles and strategies for building trust with community members and leveraging their expertise.
The Electronic Health Record (EHR) Reporting Program will address information gaps in the health IT marketplace. The Urban Institute is seeking feedback on the EHR’s developer measures by September 14, 2021.
