This tipsheet highlights practical strategies for engaging Medicaid members and CBOs to inform outreach and communications strategies, support implementation decisions, and promote continuous improvem...

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.

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.

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…

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.

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 ...

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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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

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This survey brief examines factors contributing to burnout among primary care physicians in 10 countries and strategies to combat it and improve system performance.

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

Patent reforms could address a problem that’s been driving rising prescription drug costs and create a more competitive pharmaceutical market.

A proactive approach to implementing the behavioral health exemption to work requirements can help minimize impacts for Medicaid enrollees.

The Orphan Drug Act has catalyzed innovation in rare disease treatments, but the law’s shortcomings — particularly around pricing — have prompted calls for reform.

A proactive approach to implementing the behavioral health exemption to work requirements can help minimize impacts for Medicaid enrollees.

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

States can use funds from H.R. 1’s Rural Health Transformation Program to invest in initiatives that could improve health care delivery for rural patients.

For the next dozen years, rural areas will have only about two-thirds of the primary care physicians they need, according to a new eport