The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation - Health Policy, Media Resources, Public Health Education & South Africa

Window of Opportunity?
In his latest essay for "Pulling It Together, From Drew Altman," the Foundation's President and CEO explores whether current economic conditions combined with other key factors have presented a rare opportunity for successful passage of health care reform, but cautions based on a review of history that policymakers may have to move very quickly or the window of opportunity could close.

New Reports Examine Impact of Economic Turmoil on Health Coverage and State Medicaid Programs
The Kaiser Family Foundation issued several new reports looking at how the recession and growing unemployment is affecting people's health coverage and state Medicaid programs. The new reports were released in conjunction with a Washington, D.C., briefing.

Brief Examines Cost-Sharing Requirements and Limits in Three European Nations
A new background brief examines how three European countries --- France, Germany, and Switzerland --- have dealt with cost sharing in their health systems, including specific policies that limit the impact on people and families with significant health care needs and low incomes.

Hot topics: Health Coverage In a Recession, National Health Reform Efforts, Children's Health Coverage

Access the most recent Kaiser Weekly Update for a summary of new releases and upcoming events.


Report Shows Impact of Recession on Family Budgets and Health Coverage Options for Medicaid in a Recession Health Coverage in an Economic Downturn: Impact of Tight Budgets on Families and States New Resource Page on Covering Children
Brief Examines Medicare's Current and Future Policy Issues Study Finds Advertising by Insurers Favors Medicare Advantage Over Stand-Alone Drug Plans Retiree Health Benefits Survey Resources on the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
Health Care Costs: A Primer Employer Health Benefits 2008 Annual Survey Snapshots: Health Care Costs How Private Health Insurance Works -- A 2008 Update
Guide Examines Approaches To Covering the Uninsured Health Coverage in a Period of Rising Unemployment Five Basic Facts on the Uninsured Interactive Map Tracks Comprehensive State Initiatives on Covering the Uninsured
Today's Topics in Health Disparities: Are Health Disparities Back on the National Agenda? Barbara Jordan Scholars Program Eliminating Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Health Care: What are the Options? Key Facts: Race, Ethnicity and Medical Care
KaiserEDU.org Tutorial on Reproductive Health Medicaid's Role in Preconception Care Fact Sheet - Abortion in the U.S.: Utilization, Financing and Access Updated: Women's Health Insurance Coverage Fact Sheet

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Statehealthfacts.org: New Data on Unemployment, Food Stamp Enrollment, State Budget Shortfalls, Cost of Living Variation, SCHIP Financing and More
GlobalHealthFacts.org: Global and country-level HIV/AIDS data updated
KaiserEDU.org: New tutorial and issue module on America's Health Care Safety Net and an updated tutorial on Reproductive Health Policy.