AJMC September 28, 2024
Giuliana Grossi

The Center on Health Equity & Access focuses on addressing disparities in health care access, exploring innovative solutions, policies, and research to improve health equity across diverse populations.

State Policy Opportunities to Control Health Care Prices: A CPR Report

A recent report by Catalyst for Payment Reform (CPR) highlights the potential for state-specific policy interventions to curb rising health care costs in the US. The report, based on interviews with stakeholders in Florida, Michigan, and Nevada, identifies widespread support for state-driven reforms, though there is disagreement on how best to implement them. While purchasers and policymakers back measures to promote competition and limit anticompetitive practices, hospitals are viewed as key opponents to price-reducing reforms. CPR’s findings emphasize the importance of...

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