Article Publication Date:
6/15/2005
Summary:
This paper from NGA includes a number of potential short-run policy changes as well as long-run structural changes to improve the US health care system. The policies outlined do not represent comprehensive reform but instead 5 linking objectives: Reforming Medicaid; Enhancing Quality & Reducing Costs in the Overall Health Care System; Strengthening Employer-Based & Other Forms of Private Health Care Coverage; Slowing the Growth of Medicaid LTC; State Contribution to the Medicare Drug Benefit.
Topics:
Medicaid
Types/Tools:
Populations:
N/A
Sources:
National Governors Association
Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
Keywords:
Long-Term Care
Short-Run Flexibilities; Prescription Drug Improvements; Asset Policy; Reverse Mortgages; Cost Sharing; Benefits Package Flexibility; Comprehensive Waiver Reforms; Judicial Reforms; Employer-Based Private Health Care Coverage; Individual Health Care Tax Credit; State Purchasing Pools; Chronic Care Management;
Contact
- National Governors Association
Phone:
202-624-5300
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50617