Health Insurance, Pharmaceuticals, And More.

The article discusses various aspects of health insurance and pharmaceuticals as examined in the November issue of Health Affairs. Key findings include the high costs of employer-sponsored health insurance, with average family premiums at $25,572, and significant out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare...

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Publicado en:Health Affairs Vol. 43; no. 11; pp. 1484 - 1485
Autor principal: WEIL, ALAN R.
Formato: editorial Journal Article
Publicado: Health Affairs Publishing, LLC Nov2024
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
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Sumario:The article discusses various aspects of health insurance and pharmaceuticals as examined in the November issue of Health Affairs. Key findings include the high costs of employer-sponsored health insurance, with average family premiums at $25,572, and significant out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare enrollees, particularly in traditional Medicare compared to Medicare Advantage plans. The article also highlights the impact of Medicaid eligibility determinations post-COVID-19, the availability of dental coverage, and the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act on drug price negotiations. Additionally, it addresses the challenges in the adoption of immunization requirements across states.