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**The Latest Research, Commentary, and News from Health Affairs**

**Monday, November 4, 2019**

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IN THE JOURNAL

NEW ISSUE:
HOUSEHOLD COSTS, FOOD & MORE

The November issue of

**Health Affairs** includes studies about the household burden of health
costs, the effects of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP), different aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the quality
of care in hospitals, and global health policy.

The issue includes studies that are part of several ongoing series:
Aging & Health, supported by The John A. Hartford Foundation; The
Practice of Medicine, supported by The Physicians Foundation; and
Considering Health Spending, supported by the National Pharmaceutical
Council.

Read the November 2019 table of contents
.

Listen to a two-minute introduction of the issue from Editor-in-Chief
Alan Weil.

Read "From the Editor in Chief."

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HEALTH AFFAIRS EVENTS-CULTURE OF HEALTH: HOUSING AND HEALTH

This Week!
Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am Eastern
W Hotel Washington - 515 15th Street NW, Washington DC
Register Today

Since 2015, Health Affairs has published important work related to a
"Culture of Health." The November 7 briefing will highlight the
relationship between housing and health by featuring panels of
contributing authors and practitioners who are meeting the challenges.
Join this robust discussion of how community and place play an important
role in promoting health and preventing disease. Learn More and View
Speakers

Full agenda now available!

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TODAY ON THE BLOG

PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

Assessing Drug Pricing Reform Proposals: The Real Leverage And Benefits
Of Competitive Licensing

By Christopher J. Morten and Amy Kapczynski

Competitive licensing proposals have significant advantages, and
competitive licensing can also be combined with other solutions,
including taxes, to achieve effective reform of prescription drug
pricing. Read More >>

FOLLOWING THE ACA

CMS Issues Final Rule On BHP Methodology

By Katie Keith

This change is expected to decrease federal funding for the Basic Health
Program by about $151 million for 2020. States are expected to make up
this shortfall through additional state funding, higher premiums and
costs for beneficiaries (within limits), and lower provider and plan
payment rates.Read More >>

A CLOSER LOOK-Kidney Disease

Approximately 37 million Americans have been diagnosed with chronic
kidney disease. This summer, the Department of Health and Human Services
launched the Advancing American Kidney Health initiative to improve the
lives of those suffering from kidney disease. A Narrative Matters piece
published in the September 2015 issue of Health Affairs offers a
personal story surrounding end-stage kidney disease
and the
necessity for kidney health reform.

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