Insurance Exchanges

This Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funded paper walks through the decision making process and different options for states:

 

This report describes their research among stakeholders and consumers across the state to gain consumer buy-in and ensure a transparent planning process for development of the state's health benefit exchange.

Oregon's exchange enabling legislation.

The authors conclude from their review that active purchasing is not just one activity. Rather, it can encompass a wide range of activities to leverage higher quality, more affordable health insurance for individuals and small businesses.

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission released their June report that presents a baseline description of managed care in Medicaid.