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We work with policymakers to support Medicare sustainability and promote benefit design that enables more efficient care.
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Featured Article
Shingles Vaccine Uptake Dramatically Increased After Inflation Reduction Act Removes Patient Out-of-Pocket Cost
A study led by Schaeffer Center researchers examined the impact of the IRA’s elimination of patient out-of-pocket costs by comparing mean shingles vaccine dispensing per month before and after the policy change.
Experts:
Dima Qato, Dana Goldman, John Romley, Rebecca Myerson
White Paper
Fixing Medicare Advantage With Competitive Bidding
A white paper by Schaeffer Scholars recommends a competitive bidding model that bases Medicare Advantage rates on market forces instead of spending in traditional Medicare.
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Medicare’s Mental Health Care Problem
There is a growing mental health crisis among older Americans: 20-30% adults older than 65 report symptoms of anxiety or depression, and older adults exhibit the highest rate of suicidal ideation of any age group. However, only a fraction of affected Medicare beneficiaries receives mental health treatment.