Health Care Town Hall Debating Points

The temperature is hot and so are Americans' emotions about health care. Many are speaking their minds to their families, their friends, and to members of Congress. That's to be expected, since health care is both a personal and public issue, but do they have all the key findings—or have they been inundated with noise? In a new fact sheet, UI's Health Policy Center provides key information about health care to help spur a thoughtful and productive debate about this divisive topic. read more

How We Can Pay for Health Reform

The U.S. faces the challenging question of how to finance health reform, which is estimated to cost $1.5 trillion over 10 years. In a new brief, UI researchers examine realistic sources of savings and sources of revenue that could be used to pay for health reform. These measures encourage the burden to be spread broadly and explore several proposals for delivery system reforms. The introduction of a public plan option and a reduction in Medicare and Medicaid payments are also examined. read more

Unemployment: How High, How Long?

The unemployment rate is the highest it's been in 26 years. UI researchers examine past trends, current proposals to help affected families, and potential policy solutions for the future.

Unemployment and Income in a Recession
Unemployment Insurance during a Recession
Unemployment Compensation in a Worldwide Recession
Unemployment Insurance in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act