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Access to Physicians Survey
/ Research Report
February 2007—
How the medical care experiences, reactions and satisfaction levels of those between ages 50 and 64 who have private health insurance compare with the experiences of those age 65+ covered by Medicare is examined in this February 2006 AARP telephone survey of 2,010 age 50+ Americans. (23 pages)
Follow the Money: Payment Reform as the Key to Health Reform
/ Research Report
October 2006—
Considering the role of money in medicine in this AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper, David M. Cutler of Harvard University argues that the quality and efficiency of health care can be improved through the use of incentives that orient reimbursement toward health improvement, rather than just paying for services provided. (28 pages)
(Publication ID: 2006-24)
Medicare at 40: Past Accomplishments and Future Challenges
/ Research Report
July 2005—
In commemoration of Medicare’s 40th anniversary, this AARP report reviews the major achievements of the program since 1965 and identifies improvements that would ensure that Medicare remains a viable, affordable, beneficiary-focused program covering comprehensive, high quality services, while at the same time carefully stewarding program resources. (17 pages)
Statement by AARP Policy Director John Rother on the New National Voluntary Hospital Reporting System
/ News Release
October 2003—
Statement by AARP Policy Director John Rother on the New National Voluntary Hospital Reporting System.
Care Management: Policy Considerations for Original Medicare
/ Research Report
June 1999—
Part one of a 12-page Issue Brief by Lisa Foley of the Public Policy Institute which identifies and discusses key issues in developing policy related to care management in the original fee-for-service Medicare program.
(Publication ID: IB38)