Research Alert: August 26, 2016
Webinar Recording Available: Geographic Variation in Health Insurance Marketplaces
Timothy McBride, PhD, Professor, Health Policy and Management at Washington University in Saint Louis, along with Abigail Barker, PhD at the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis provided an overview of HIM performance in rural areas along several dimensions, as they described trends in enrollment, firm participation, premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket maximum values. They provided context to the ongoing discussion on the importance of competition in driving positive outcomes for consumers and for the government. They concluded with policy recommendations and answered participants questions.
- View the presentation online [Flash]
- View the presentation slides [PDF]
- View the transcript [PDF]
For more information, read more about the Health Insurance Marketplaces: Premium Trends in Rural Areas policy brief.
Contact Information:
Shawnda Schroeder, PhD
North Dakota and NORC Rural Health Reform Policy Research Center
Phone: 701.777.0787
shawnda.schroeder@med.und.edu
Additional Resources of Interest:
- More information about the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis