Publications and Reports
"Health Care Costs Survey"
This comprehensive survey from USA Today, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and the Harvard School of Public Health examines how Americans are being affected by health care costs.
Kaiser Family Foundation, September 1, 2005
Kaiser Family Foundaton: A Consumer Guide to Handling Disputes with Your Employer or Private Health Plan
This guide will help a consumer navigate employer or private health plan's internal review procedure, as well as any external review program a state may have. The guide is not applicable, however, for resolving disputes with Medicare or Medicaid coverage.
Kaiser Family Foundation, August 4, 2005
Kaiser Family Foundation: Trends and Indicators in the Changing Health Care Marketplace
This report presents information on key trends in the health care marketplace of interest to policymakers, public interest groups, the media, and industry analysts and leaders.
Kaiser Family Foundation, Updated February 2005
"Current Trends and Future Outlook for Retiree Health Benefits"
A new survey of large employers finds businesses and retirees experienced double-digit increase in retiree health costs, with further increases expected in 2005. The survey also includes an early look at employers' responses to the new Medicare drug law.
Kaiser Family Foundation, December 14, 2004
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