What Americans Want Fixed in Health Care and Who Should Do It

Respondents to a survey of U.S. adults, regardless of their political party, ranked the high cost of health insurance and health care as top concerns, regardless of their political party.

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What Americans Want Fixed in Health Care and Who Should Do It

Respondents to a survey of U.S. adults, regardless of their political party, ranked the high cost of health insurance and health care as top concerns, regardless of their political party.

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Strengthening Health Care Access for People with Disabilities: Lessons for Philanthropy - Grantmakers In Health

In July, we recognize Disability Pride Month, marking the anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and celebrating the contributions and diverse identities of people with…

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H.R. 1 Funding Cuts Will Overshadow Gains from the New Rural Health Transformation Program

It is predicted that the Rural Health Transformation Program’s modest economic gains will be overshadowed by losses from H.R. 1’s budgetary cutbacks.

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Primary Care vs. Urgent Care | The Commonwealth Fund

Where should you go when you’re sick? The Commonwealth Fund's President Joseph Betancourt, M.D. breaks down the differences between #primarycare, urgent care, and the emergency room. He warns that ...

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Addressing disparities in maternal, child health outcomes

Louisiana is addressing the maternal and child health crisis by offering coverage for doula services, which provide support to mothers during pregnancy, labor and delivery.

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Harkness Fellowships | Information Session Registration

To register, select an information session below and click the "Register" button (you will receive Zoom details via email). If you are not able to attend live please register and we will share a recording after the session.

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Health care lags for Black, Hispanic and Native American Oregonians

Disparities in Oregon are far worse for Native American residents, according to a new state-by-state comparison issued by researchers for the Commonwealth Fund

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Doctor Mike on Why Ceding the Internet Is a Public Health Threat

On The Dose podcast, Doctor Mike argues the medical community needs to be present on the social web, to translate knowledge for the people seeking it.

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As States Implement Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements, Due Process Safeguards Loom Large | Health Affairs Forefront

We begin with a discussion of OBBBA’s community engagement requirements and their impact on the eligibility determination process. We then turn to a recently decided case that underscores the importan...

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Advancing Effective Work Requirements Implementation via Member Engagement and Outreach - Center for Health Care Strategies

The 2025 budget reconciliation act (P.L. 119-21) directs state Medicaid agencies to implement work requirements — also referred to as community engagement requirements — for some Medicaid enrollees by...

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Many middle-income families spend at least a tenth of their income on health insurance • Rhode Island Current

More than half of working-age adults get their health insurance through an employer, but in many states premium contributions and deductibles take a significant bite out of household incomes. A new an...

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Why Rural Hospitals Are Facing a Funding Crisis — and How It Could Get Worse

Since 2005, nearly 200 rural hospitals have completely or partially closed, and over 400 — more than 20 percent of rural hospitals — are at risk of closure.

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Affordability Concerns Are Driving States to Curb Hospital Prices

States are developing proposals for the 2026 and 2027 legislative sessions aimed at reining in excessive hospital prices and price growth.

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Medical Frailty Exemptions Will Help with Medicaid Work Requirements

Medical frailty policies will allow people with disabilities and chronic illnesses to be exempted from work reporting requirements and stay enrolled in Medicaid.

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What the Decline in Medicare Part D Plan Availability Means

Fewer standalone Rx plans in traditional Medicare raises questions about whether beneficiaries will have choices that align with health needs and budgets.

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Decoding the Moment: The $50 Billion Rural Health Program in Context

Discussing the challenges facing health care access in rural America, evidence-based solutions to those issues, and how states and the federal government are looking to use the RHTF.

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An Overview of Federally Funded Contraceptive Programs

With sufficient funding, states can utilize Medicaid SPAs and Section 1115 waivers, MCO contracts, and Title X grants to expand access to contraceptives.

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The State of Rural Primary Care in the United States

Rural Americans face significant barriers to accessing adequate primary care; tailored federal and state programs can help address some of these challenges.

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The State of Rural Primary Care in the United States

Rural Americans face significant barriers to accessing adequate primary care; tailored federal and state programs can help address some of these challenges.

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What the Decline in Medicare Part D Plan Availability Means

Fewer standalone Rx plans in traditional Medicare raises questions about whether beneficiaries will have choices that align with health needs and budgets.

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States Are Preserving Recommendations Preventive Care, Vaccines

Amid concern about credibility of recent federal vaccine recommendations, states are exploring how to protect access to scientifically backed services.

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Expiring ACA Premium Tax Credits Could Lead to Nearly 340,000 Jobs Lost Across the U.S. in 2026

Unless Congress acts quickly to extend the enhanced ACA marketplace premium tax credits, nearly 5 million people could lose health insurance coverage in 2026.

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Lessons from the ACA: Simplifying Choices to Optimize Health Coverage

Additional standards in the Affordable Care Act for plan design, marketing, and enrollment could improve consumer satisfaction and health care affordability.

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