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The goal of this collection of essays on state insurance market reform is to fill an important gap in our knowledge. Through the efforts of a group of nationally recognized health economists and individuals with unique expertise in the provision, regulation, and impact of private health insurance, authors have assembled a broad and diverse set of essays that will help to put the research findings in perspective and that will enlighten readers as to the critical methodological requirements necessary to identify a causal relationship between reform and outcomes of interest. It is hope that these contributions will also serve to illuminate the sometimes contentious debate over impact of reform, provide insights which will be of value to both researchers and policymakers alike, stimulate consideration of ways to improve reform’s performance, and raise possible policy responses to the shortcomings of reform. Above all, we hope that this volume will contribute to a dialogue between researchers and policymakers as to ways to address the equity and efficiency implications of disparities health insurance coverage among the US population and the appropriate balance between regulatory efforts and private market activity in helping to address this important welfare issue.
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