CAP Responds to Request for Information on Consolidation in Health Care Markets ArticleJune 24, 2024 CAP Responds to Request for Information on Consolidation in Health Care Markets The Center for American Progress submitted a response to the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ request for information on consolidation in health care markets. Jun 24, 2024 Natasha Murphy, Nicole Rapfogel, Alexandra Thornton, 3 More Marc Jarsulic, Andrea Ducas, Brian Keyser
Project 2025 Medicaid Lifetime Cap Proposal Threatens Health Care Coverage for up to 18.5 Million Americans ArticleJune 20, 2024 Project 2025 Medicaid Lifetime Cap Proposal Threatens Health Care Coverage for up to 18.5 Million Americans If enacted, lifetime Medicaid caps would strip benefits from low-income populations, particularly in states that have not expanded Medicaid. Jun 20, 2024 Natasha Murphy
Event Recap: State Policy Efforts To Enhance Consumer Protections in Health Care and Improve the Value of Insurance ArticleJune 14, 2024 Event Recap: State Policy Efforts To Enhance Consumer Protections in Health Care and Improve the Value of Insurance The second session in the Center for American Progress’ state health care affordability series highlighted policies that Connecticut, Tennessee, and Texas have implemented to address common barriers that undermine affordability and compromise access to care. Jun 14, 2024 Natasha Murphy
State Policy Efforts To Improve Prescription Drug Affordability for Consumers Past EventJune 12, 2024 State Policy Efforts To Improve Prescription Drug Affordability for Consumers Join the Center for American Progress for a virtual discussion with state officials on initiatives to lower pharmaceutical costs and improve affordability and access. Center for American Progress | Online Jun 20, 2024
State Policy Efforts To Enhance Consumer Protections in Health Care and Improve the Value of Insurance Past EventMay 10, 2024 State Policy Efforts To Enhance Consumer Protections in Health Care and Improve the Value of Insurance Join CAP for a discussion with state officials and researchers on ways states are advancing affordability by strengthening consumer protections. Center for American Progress | Online May 16, 2024
Event Recap: Affordability Beyond Premiums ArticleMay 9, 2024 Event Recap: Affordability Beyond Premiums The first session in the Center for American Progress’ state health care affordability series highlighted policies in New Mexico, California, and New Jersey to lower out-of-pocket costs for marketplace enrollees. May 9, 2024 Natasha Murphy
Affordability Beyond Premiums: State Policy Efforts To Lower ACA Marketplace Out-of-Pocket Costs Past EventApril 9, 2024 Affordability Beyond Premiums: State Policy Efforts To Lower ACA Marketplace Out-of-Pocket Costs Join CAP for a virtual discussion with state officials and advocates on policies to improve out-of-pocket cost affordability for Americans with ACA marketplace coverage. Center for American Progress | Online Apr 18, 2024
14 Years After the ACA’s Passage, Policymakers Should Build on Its Pillars of Affordable and Accessible Care ArticleMarch 18, 2024 14 Years After the ACA’s Passage, Policymakers Should Build on Its Pillars of Affordable and Accessible Care The Affordable Care Act was a landmark achievement, and policymakers should build on its successes to help ensure affordable, comprehensive health coverage for all Americans. Mar 18, 2024 Natasha Murphy, Andrea Ducas
An Urgent Opportunity to Close the Medicaid Gap In the NewsFebruary 23, 2024 An Urgent Opportunity to Close the Medicaid Gap Natasha Murphy writes in Governing about closing the Medicaid gap. Feb 23, 2024 Governing Natasha Murphy
The Employer Public Option: A Tool for Improving Affordability via Alternative Health Coverage ReportJanuary 25, 2024 The Employer Public Option: A Tool for Improving Affordability via Alternative Health Coverage This report offers policy principles for employer public option reform to help reduce the cost of employer-sponsored insurance; lower health care prices; and increase workers’ access to affordable, comprehensive coverage. Jan 25, 2024 Natasha Murphy, Sam Hughes, Nicole Rapfogel
How States Can Use Section 1332 Waivers To Improve Health Care Affordability and Access ReportOctober 23, 2023 How States Can Use Section 1332 Waivers To Improve Health Care Affordability and Access State policymakers are using innovation waivers through the Affordable Care Act to increase affordability and expand coverage access—and federal administrative action can support their efforts. Oct 23, 2023 Natasha Murphy
Fact Sheet: Braidwood v. Becerra Case on Preventive Services Fact SheetMay 4, 2023 Fact Sheet: Braidwood v. Becerra Case on Preventive Services A ruling in the latest legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act erodes access to zero-cost preventive care for millions of Americans. May 4, 2023 Natasha Murphy, Sam Hughes