Discussions with insurers, brokers, and small businesses in six states show the small group market has remained stable during the pandemic but is on shaky ground, as employers look to cut costs and pursue other coverage options.
Though the Biden administration has reverted to prior guidance on the public charge rule, chilling effects of the Trump administration’s policies may continue to deter adults in immigrant families from seeking safety net supports for which their families are eligible.
Analysis of hospitals’ financial health can be an important tool for informed and socially beneficial policymaking. This article shows how a broader set of financial metrics drawn from audited financial statements can better inform important policy choices than simply relying on hospital margins.
