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Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law, 2014
AbstractThis article explores the evolving language of Medicare reform and recent conflicts over “voucherizing” Medicare. The Medicare reform debate is, in part, a contest over how to frame policy alternatives in order to enhance (or diminish) their political viability. “Voucherizing” has emerged as a powerful rhetorical weapon in that fight.
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AbstractThis article explores the evolving language of Medicare reform and recent conflicts over “voucherizing” Medicare. The Medicare reform debate is, in part, a contest over how to frame policy alternatives in order to enhance (or diminish) their political viability. “Voucherizing” has emerged as a powerful rhetorical weapon in that fight.
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Medicare Coverage, Medicare Costs, and Medical Technology
Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law, 1985One possible approach to containing Medicare costs involves explicit changes in Medicare's coverage policy with respect to medical technology. This paper first describes the development and diffusion of medical technology in general and then describes how technologies are identified, assessed, and approved for payment by Medicare.
G, Ruby, H D, Banta, A K, Burns
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Medicare Financing Reform: A New Medicare Premium
The Milbank Memorial Fund Quarterly. Health and Society, 1984The original and continuing promise of Medicare can be preserved only through a complex package of fiscal reforms. Central to this should be a merger of Hospital Insurance and Supplementary Medical Insurance into a single Medicare trust fund, financed in part through income-related beneficiary premiums.
K, Davis, D, Rowland
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Medicare Advantage — Lessons for Medicare's Future
New England Journal of Medicine, 2012One proposed solution to the problem of high and rising Medicare costs is to expand the use of private plans and market competition. What lessons for current Medicare policy can be gleaned from the history of Medicare Advantage plans?
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Comparing Traditional Medicare and Managed Care Medicare
Home Healthcare Nurse: The Journal for the Home Care and Hospice Professional, 1999The current healthcare environment presents multiple challenges and opportunities. Patients need in-home health services and managed care companies require prior approvals for these services. There are many demands on the time of home healthcare nurses and supervisors.
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