Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Cost-Related Barriers to Care Among Near-Poor Beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage vs Traditional Medicare
Among near-poor Black and Hispanic individuals, Medicare Advantage was associated with increased vision care and some, although not uniform, reductions in access disparities vs traditional Medicare.
Older Adults’ Perspectives on Emergency Department Costs During COVID-19
Most older US adults have concerns about emergency department visit affordability. Lower income, being uninsured, poor or fair physical/mental health, and younger age were associated with increased concerns.
Interest in and Concerns About Telehealth Among Adults Aged 50 to 80 Years
In this survey of adults aged 50 to 80 years, sociodemographic factors, as well as experience with video chat, were associated with interest in and concerns about telehealth video visits.
Not What the Doctor Ordered: Lessons From Physicians’ Low Uptake of High-Deductible Health Plans
Physicians’ low uptake of high-deductible health plans may signal a need for new strategies to optimize plan choice and support patients facing high deductibles.
Availability and Variation of Publicly Reported Prescription Drug Prices
Retail prices for commonly prescribed drugs are often absent from state prescription drug price websites, but when reported, can vary substantially.
