Starting on the path to a high performance health system: analysis of health system reform provisions of reform bills in the House of Representatives and Senate

Starting on the path to a high performance health system: analysis of health system reform provisions of reform bills in the House of Representatives and Senate

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Author(s):
Davis, Karen, author
Guterman, Stuart, author
Collins, Sara R., author
Stremikis, Kristof, author
Rustgi, Sheila, author
Nuzum, Rachel, author
Contributor(s):
Commonwealth Fund, issuing body.
Publication:
[New York, N.Y.] : Commonwealth Fund, January 7, 2010
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Health Care Reform -- legislation & jurisprudence
Quality Assurance, Health Care -- organization & administration
United States
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
This report analyzes the health reform bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and the reform provisions under consideration in the Senate that would affect providers' financial incentives, the organization and delivery of health care services, investment in prevention and population health, and the capacity to achieve the best health care and health outcomes for all. The bills represent a pragmatic approach to closing the gaps in insurance coverage by: building on a mix of employer coverage, other private plans, and a public plan in a health insurance exchange, or exchanges; strengthening Medicare; and expanding Medicaid. Even under current estimates, 18 million to 23 million people will remain uninsured, however, and many others will still face financial barriers to obtaining needed care or hardship in paying premiums or medical bills.
Copyright:
Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY license. (More information)
Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (xiii, 48 pages))
Illustrations:
Illustrations
NLM Unique ID:
101529499 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101529499