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Neil Rosacker

Neil Rosacker supports clients with research and analysis that span a variety of healthcare sectors and stakeholders.

With experience in value-based initiatives and strategic communications, he advises clients around healthcare policy implications for business.

Neil has previous experience in the U.S. Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, where he assisted in researching and drafting communications plans for healthcare related issues, including hospital value-based purchasing. Prior to that, he provided legislative support at Strategic Health Care, researching and drafting memos on health legislation and regulation from the 114th Congress, including the 21st Century Cures Act.

Neil has a BA in international affairs from The George Washington University.

Authored Content

October 31, 2019 | Press Releases > Federal & State Policy

Free Exchange Plan Options Are Available to Many Low-Income Consumers for 2020
New analysis from Avalere finds that over 96% of counties with exchanges operated by HealthCare.gov have free plan options for low-income consumers.
October 29, 2019 | Press Releases > Federal & State Policy

State-Run Reinsurance Programs Reduce ACA Premiums by 16.9% on Average
Continuing analysis from Avalere finds that state reinsurance programs reduce individual market premiums by 16.9% on average in their first year, relative to estimated premiums without reinsurance.
July 23, 2019 | Insights & Analysis > Federal & State Policy

Methodology and Analysis of the Center for American Progress’s Medicare Extra Policy Proposal
The Center for American Progress (CAP) commissioned Avalere to evaluate ‘Medicare Extra’ as a package of reform polices implemented and phased in over time across the US healthcare system.
May 9, 2019 | Insights & Analysis > Vaccines / Preventive Services

Administration Seeks Input on Federal STD Prevention and Treatment Initiative
On May 3, the Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy, in partnership with other Department of Health and Human Services agencies, released a request for information (RFI) from stakeholders on strategies for the development of a Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Federal Action Plan, an initiative designed to address the domestic STD public health epidemic.
April 26, 2019 | Insights & Analysis > Drug Pricing

2020 Implementation of Rebate Rule Could Create Uncertainties for Part D Plans
On April 5, CMS issued guidance announcing a voluntary, 2-year demonstration that would modify the Part D risk corridors if the proposed rule to revise the Anti-Kickback Statute safe harbors is effective for 2020.
April 24, 2019 | Insights & Analysis > Vaccines / Preventive Services

Issue of Part D Cost Sharing for Preventive Services Arises at Senate Drug Pricing Hearing
An April 9 hearing before the Senate Finance Committee entitled “Drug Pricing in America: A Prescription for Change” included discussion related to cost-sharing for preventive services in the Medicare Part D.
April 9, 2019 | Insights & Analysis > Vaccines / Preventive Services

Avalere Commentary on HIV Prevention Policy Featured in Health Affairs Blog
On April 9, Avalere policy experts published a piece in the Health Affairs blog about the administration’s recently launched “Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America” initiative.
March 13, 2019 | Press Releases > Federal & State Policy

State-Run Reinsurance Programs Reduce ACA Premiums by 19.9% on Average
New analysis from Avalere finds that states with their own reinsurance programs reduce individual market premiums by 19.9% on average in their first year.
February 18, 2019 | Press Releases > Federal & State Policy

HHS Proposed Changes Could Reduce ACA Coverage and Increase Premiums
New analysis from Avalere finds that exchange plan sign-ups could decline by 1.1 million, while premiums could increase by 6.3%, by 2025 should HHS finalize recently proposed changes to auto-reenrollment in the exchange and the calculation of tax credit subsidies.
December 20, 2018 | Insights & Analysis > Vaccines / Preventive Services

Lack of Clarity on Preventive Services Recommendations May Create Access Barriers
Ambiguous recommendations for preventive services are causing confusion among plans and providers on the clinically recommended preventive services that should be covered without cost sharing. A recent USPSTF recommendation on HIV prevention offers an opportunity to urge a recommending body to provide further clarity in its recommendation. Comments are due December 26.
December 13, 2018 | Press Releases > Federal & State Policy

Free Exchange Plan Options Are Available in Most Counties for 2019
New analysis from Avalere finds that over 95% of counties with exchanges operated by HealthCare.gov have free plan options for low-income consumers.
October 30, 2018 | Press Releases > Federal & State Policy

2.7 Million People Could Gain Access to Medicaid Coverage Based on Outlook for State Elections
New analysis from Avalere finds that 2.7 million individuals from states that have not expanded Medicaid could gain Medicaid coverage should their newly elected governors decide to expand the program or states pass expansion referenda on their ballots.
April 23, 2018 | Insights & Analysis > Value-Based Care

Financial Results of MSSP and CMMI Demos Are Mixed
MSSP and CMMI demonstrations vary in budgetary impact but generally show quality improvement.
March 29, 2018 | Press Releases > Value-Based Care

Medicare ACOs Have Increased Federal Spending Contrary to Projections That They Would Produce Net Savings
Incentive payments in upside-only Medicare ACOs have increased federal costs, but data suggest that ACO experience and adoption of two-sided risk could constrain future Medicare costs.