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Year in Review: 10 Health Policy Issues for 2023 KFF

(9 days ago) WEBThis fact sheet offers a look back at 10 issues that KFF tracked closely during 2023 in its polling, policy analysis and journalism, including summaries of major findings and news stories.

https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/fact-sheet/year-in-review-10-health-policy-issues-for-2023/

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Even With Health Insurance, Many Americans Still …

(2 days ago) WEBThe president-elect has vowed to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, which gave millions of Americans health insurance. But …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/11/12/934146128/despite-aca-coverage-gains-millions-still-suffer-catastrophic-health-care-costs

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Health Costs And Financing: Challenges And Strategies For A New

(Just Now) WEBIt is likely that 2021 will be a dynamic year for US health care policy. More than a decade after the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed, health reform remains a …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.01560

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The State of U.S. Health Insurance in 2022 - Commonwealth Fund

(4 days ago) WEBThe number and percentage of Americans lacking health insurance is falling to historic lows, thanks to policy changes aimed at helping people get and stay …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2022/sep/state-us-health-insurance-2022-biennial-survey

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It’s Not Just You: Many People Confront Health …

(7 days ago) WEBA new survey indicates that a majority of U.S. adults who are insured have experienced a raft of problems including troubles with access to medical care and unexpected, higher bills.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/health/health-insurance-medical-bills.html

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Health Coverage Affordability Crisis 2020 Biennial …

(2 days ago) WEBIn the first half of 2020, 43.4 percent of U.S. adults ages 19 to 64 were inadequately insured. This is statistically unchanged from the last time we fielded the survey in 2018. The adult uninsured rate was …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2020/aug/looming-crisis-health-coverage-2020-biennial

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U.S. Health Care Policy RAND

(2 days ago) WEBThe U.S. health care policy landscape is poised for great change. Extensive RAND research offers insights about the likely impact of repealing or revising the ACA along key dimensions, including Medicaid, …

https://www.rand.org/health-care/key-topics/health-policy.html

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The Coverage and Cost Effects of Key Health Insurance Reforms …

(7 days ago) WEBMatthew Buettgens and Jessica Banthin, The Health Insurance Policy Simulation Model for 2020: Current-Law Baseline and Methodology (Urban Institute, …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2021/sep/coverage-cost-effects-key-health-insurance-reforms-congress

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Health Cost and Affordability Policy Issues and Trends to Watch in …

(2 days ago) WEBObesity, one of the most common health conditions in the U.S., saw new treatments enter the spotlight in 2023 – most notably, the use of semaglutide and …

https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/brief/policy-issues-and-trends-2024/

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Health Policy News Articles Health Affairs Forefront

(9 days ago) WEBGet the latest health policy news, analysis and updates in the Health Affairs Forefront section. Head over to the FAQ page for even more information. Our May …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/forefront

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Current debates in health care policy: A brief overview

(Just Now) WEBA Closer Look. Health care is a major issue in American politics, with important. debates related to health care coverage and the underlying cost of health …

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/current-debates-in-health-care-policy-a-brief-overview/

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Inadequate Health Insurance Coverage Drives Medical Debt – Four

(7 days ago) WEBTrends in health insurance coverage are driving an increase in medical debt: these include inadequate enrollment in comprehensive health care coverage and …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2023-08-11-inadequate-health-insurance-coverage-drives-medical-debt-four-solutions-address-significant-problem

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Policies To Improve Health Insurance Coverage as America …

(Just Now) WEBThis issue brief contains a correction. One year ago this month, the first wave of COVID-19 cases in the United States led to widespread job loss throughout the …

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/policies-improve-health-insurance-coverage-america-recovers-covid-19/

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5 Critical Priorities for the U.S. Health Care System

(6 days ago) WEBIn this article, the CEO of Intermountain Healthcare describes five priorities to fix the system. They include: focus on prevention, not just treating sickness; tackle …

https://hbr.org/2021/12/5-critical-priorities-for-the-u-s-health-care-system

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The Uninsured and the ACA: A Primer – Key Facts about Health …

(2 days ago) WEBKFF Headquarters: 185 Berry St., Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone 650-854-9400 Washington Offices and Barbara Jordan Conference Center: 1330 …

https://www.kff.org/report-section/the-uninsured-and-the-aca-a-primer-key-facts-about-health-insurance-and-the-uninsured-amidst-changes-to-the-affordable-care-act-how-does-lack-of-insurance-affect-access-to-care/

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Health Care Policy In 2023: Five Areas To Watch

(8 days ago) WEBBipartisan legislation providing federal protections for health care workers who experience violence and intimidation in their workplace settings and grants to …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/health-care-policy-2023-five-areas-watch

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Is our healthcare system broken? - Harvard Health

(Just Now) WEBHealth insurers may discourage care to hold down costs. Many health insurance companies restrict expensive medications, tests, and other services by …

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-our-healthcare-system-broken-202107132542

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Report shows health insurance coverage is inadequate for many …

(4 days ago) WEBHealth insurance provides insufficient coverage for the care most Americans need, a recent survey shows.. Half of all working-age adults with health insurance …

https://healthjournalism.org/blog/2023/12/report-shows-health-insurance-coverage-is-inadequate-for-many-americans/

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How to Choose Health Insurance: Your Step-by-Step Guide

(5 days ago) WEBStep 2: Compare types of health insurance plans. You’ll encounter some alphabet soup while shopping for the best health insurance plan. The most common …

https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/health/choose-health-insurance

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Health costs threaten to overshadow Biden's historic coverage …

(1 days ago) WEBPresident Biden has come closer than any of his Democratic predecessors to reaching the party's long-standing goal of universal health coverage, but unaffordable …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/14/biden-health-costs-insurance

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Americans With Private Insurance May Pay More for Hospital Stay

(3 days ago) WEBTUESDAY, May 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Having private insurance may not be all it is cracked up to be when it comes to hospital bills, new research warns. In a …

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-05-14/americans-with-private-insurance-may-pay-more-for-hospital-stay

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HHS Restores Full Scope of ACA Non-Discrimination Provision to …

(9 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a final rule under Section 1557 of …

https://society.asco.org/news-initiatives/policy-news-analysis/hhs-restores-full-scope-aca-non-discrimination-provision

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AHIP 2025 Medicare, Medicaid, Duals & Commercial Markets Forum

(9 days ago) WEBTogether we’ll explore the most pressing policy priorities, regulatory updates, operational issues and innovations for the Medicare and Medicaid programs, dual eligible …

https://www.ahip.org/conferences/govprograms-2025

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Justice Department Files To Have Florida’s CHIP Lawsuit Dismissed

(8 days ago) WEBThe Biden administration asked a federal judge Tuesday to dismiss Florida's suit challenging federal guidelines issued for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, …

https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/justice-department-files-to-have-floridas-chip-lawsuit-dismissed/

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Cofinancing immunisation through national health insurance

(3 days ago) WEBSustainable immunisation financing is a global health issue of utmost concern that requires serious political attention and commitment from all countries. However, the …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)00296-4/fulltext

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Health Policy Topics Health Affairs

(6 days ago) WEBTopics. Health Affairs focuses on the serious exploration of domestic and global health policy. Topic areas feature the full range of Health Affairs' content - including journal, …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/topics

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Senators Split Along Party Lines Over Cause Of Dental Access Issues

(6 days ago) WEBSenate health committee members are united in the concern that Americans need better access to dental health care, but they were generally split in their …

https://insidehealthpolicy.com/daily-news/senators-split-along-party-lines-over-cause-dental-access-issues

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City Retirees May Face Penalties For Late Health Insurance …

(2 days ago) WEBRetirees for the city of Jamestown who fall behind in their health insurance payments may be facing penalties and could even have their policy canceled. A memo …

https://www.post-journal.com/news/top-stories/2024/05/city-retirees-may-face-penalties-for-late-health-insurance-payments/

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Medicaid Program; Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance …

(1 days ago) WEBThis final rule will advance CMS's efforts to improve access to care, quality and health outcomes, and better address health equity issues for Medicaid and …

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/10/2024-08085/medicaid-program-medicaid-and-childrens-health-insurance-program-chip-managed-care-access-finance

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10 Life Insurance Facts Everyone Over 60 Should Know - MSN

(2 days ago) WEBA simplified issue insurance policy is designed to be a quick way to obtain life insurance without a medical exam. This might appeal to those who are 60 and older …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/10-life-insurance-facts-everyone-over-60-should-know/ss-BB1mrTUV

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