Tennessee collected about $344 million (or 2%) more than was originally budgeted for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2018.
Continue readingThe Opioid Epidemic in Tennessee: 2018 Update on New Policy Actions
We review the numerous steps Gov. Haslam and TN lawmakers took during the 2018 legislative session.
Continue readingThe Opioid Epidemic in Tennessee: 2018 Update on Indicators of Progress
The most up-to-date data in 2018 show recent trends persist — the supply and potency of prescription opioids are falling, but negative outcomes continue to climb.
Continue reading3 Takeaways from Proposed 2019 ACA Plans in Tennessee
Expect premiums for many popular plans to fall in all 95 counties next year and competition to increase in the 4 largest metro areas.
Continue reading3 Ways Tennesseans’ Poor Health Hurts Our Economy & Workforce Development
Many attributes make Tennessee an attractive place to start, move, or grow a business. Tennesseans’ health is not one of them.
Continue readingWhat Is Tennessee’s State-Funded Primary Care Safety Net?
It includes 4 types of health care providers focused on services that help uninsured adults avoid more costly hospitalizations.
Continue reading2 Reasons TN’s Obamacare Premiums Might Stabilize in 2019 and 1 Reason They May Not
TN’s Obamacare premiums have risen sharply in recent years, but one insurer says their rates might not change much in 2019. So what’s going on?
Continue readingCounty-Level Data on Tennessee’s 2018 Obamacare Enrollment
These maps, charts, and table show how 2018 enrollment, subsidies, and premiums in Tennessee’s Obamacare marketplace vary by county.
Continue readingTennessee’s 2018 Obamacare Enrollment
Enrollment appears to be leveling out and the lowest-premium plans have become increasingly popular — but there’s a dramatic difference in premiums paid by subsidized and unsubsidized enrollees.
Continue readingSummary of Gov. Haslam’s FY 2018-2019 Amended Budget
The governor’s amendment makes relatively modest changes, including $30.2M for school safety and another $3.7M for the opioid epidemic.
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