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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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Health Affairs Vol. 43; no. 11; pp. 1484 - 1485
Main Author: WEIL, ALAN R.
Format: editorial Journal Article
Published: Health Affairs Publishing, LLC Nov2024
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
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Summary: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.