April 2014

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Is the ACA Keeping a Lid on Growth in Healthcare Spending?

Some point to the healthcare spending slowdown as an early success of the Affordable Care Act. Others warn that it's merely a hangover from the recession, and that the inevitable spending rebound will be exacerbated by the ACA coverage expansions.

Chapin White

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How to Avert a Doctor Shortage

Within the next decade, the United States may face a shortage of 130,000 physicians due to a growing, aging population and the anticipated demands of those newly insured under the ACA. This shortage can be alleviated by early creative interventions.

Michael D. Rich @michaeldrich

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Military Caregivers Are Hidden Heroes

Right now there are 5.5 million wives, husbands, siblings, parents, children and friends devoted to the care of those injured fighting America's wars. Theirs is an all-consuming, emotionally draining task, one that has been driven for too long by loyalty and love, but little support.

Elizabeth Dole, Michael D. Rich @michaeldrich

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Why the Pentagon Can't Bypass BRAC

By trying to cut Congress out of the loop and bypass the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC), the Pentagon is more likely to antagonize Capitol Hill and undermine its efforts to make sensible cuts in defense spending.

Stacie L. Pettyjohn

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Conaton Named Head of International Security and Defense Policy Center at RAND

Erin C. Conaton joined RAND this week as director of the International Security and Defense Policy Center. She has 15 years of experience in defense policy, programs and budgeting; military strategy; and military personnel policy and readiness.