With Congress and the Obama administration discussing how to reform the nation’s health care system, a new report looks at what has happened since the last significant reform effort ended in 1994 without any comprehensive congressional action. The analysis from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) documents the deteriorating scenario unfolding since then.
Princeton, N.J. - Making health care more affordable is a top concern of small business owners, saying health care costs are the primary issue confronting their businesses.
Uninsured children are three times more likely not to visit the doctor
1 in 5 Americans Faced Problems Getting Needed Medical Care in 2007, up from 1 in 7 in 2003
Princeton, N.J. - Americans who get health insurance for their families through their jobs have seen their premiums increase 10 times faster than their income in recent years, according to a new analysis of government data. The study, released today by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, shows that a growing share of workers' earnings is being absorbed by the increasing cost of health insurance.
Cost of family coverage increases 10 times faster than policyholders' earned income; Study released during 'Cover the Uninsured Week' shows cost of covering families takes bigger piece of household budget
The House and Senate have shown tremendous leadership in reaching an agreement on legislation reauthorizing the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
For 47 million Americans, being uninsured means not having access to needed health care.
Opinion Poll: Nine in 10 Voters Want SCHIP Reauthorized
Majority support adding funds to expand program
Majority support adding funds to expand program
Links:
[1] http://covertheuninsured.org/content/study-shows-more-people-go-without-health-coverage-insurance-costs-outpace-income-eight-fold
[2] http://covertheuninsured.org/content/small-business-owners-say-cutting-health-care-costs-need-reform-are-top-concerns
[3] http://covertheuninsured.org/content/report-kids-health-insurance-get-needed-care-while-uninsured-kids-go-without
[4] http://covertheuninsured.org/content/americans-access-medical-care-deteriorates-between-2003-and-2007
[5] http://covertheuninsured.org/content/cost-insurance-far-outpaces-income-0
[6] http://covertheuninsured.org/content/cost-insurance-far-outpaces-income
[7] http://covertheuninsured.org/content/statement-housesenate-agreement-schip-legislation
[8] http://covertheuninsured.org/content/statement-regarding-release-census-estimates-number-uninsured-americans
[9] http://covertheuninsured.org/content/opinion-poll-nine-10-voters-want-schip-reauthorized-0
[10] http://covertheuninsured.org/content/opinion-poll-nine-10-voters-want-schip-reauthorized
[11] http://covertheuninsured.org/press_releases/feed
[12] http://covertheuninsured.org/press_releases?page=1