In an era of national health care reform, this volume is an invaluable resource for policymakers tasked with crafting policies that balance the distinct needs of taxpayers, providers, and the poor.

Experts in health care policy reached a consensus on a set of concrete, feasible steps that show promise for slowing spending growth and improving quality in health care.

At this event, Mark V. Pauly discussed his new book, Reform without Side Effects.

Medicaid matching rate reform has long been recognized as needed on equity grounds.

As Congress contemplates major revisions to America's health care system, two leading health economists warn that significant differences among state Medicaid programs will hinder national health care reform.

Pauly argues that bringing competition to Medicare will save money for beneficiaries and improve the quality of health care--and might save the program from financial crisis.

Medicare spending is on autopilot, and it is coming in for a crash landing. Costs are projected to double to $900 billion over the next decade, and there is increasing evidence that Medicare does not provide good value for the money spent--paying too much or too little for necessary services,...