Why are children across the U.S. falling behind on key health measures – and what can we do about it? Joseph R. Betancourt, MD, President, The Commonwealth Fund, joins us to explore solutions. We disc...

Proposed rule changes to ACA marketplace plans from the Trump administration would increase costs and reduce the financial protection plans offer.

Medicaid provides critical health care to Americans with low income and generates a powerful return on investment for all states.

At the center of the sweeping bill is trillions in tax cuts, which Republicans aim to partially offset through changes to safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP.

In states that choose to end expanded Medicaid eligibility, fewer covered beneficiaries mean hospitals will see less revenue and lower operating margins.

Medicaid provides critical health care to Americans with low income and generates a powerful return on investment for all states.

Proposed rule changes to ACA marketplace plans from the Trump administration would increase costs and reduce the financial protection plans offer.

On The Dose podcast, Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith discusses the public health risks of disappearing federal data systems that track maternal health and chronic disease.

Policy changes that reduce access to Medicaid, restrict eligibility, or cut funding could undermine people’s ability to get mental health and substance use care.

To address the needs of dual-eligible people under 65, policymakers could focus on promoting better data collection and soliciting feedback from beneficiaries.

As health care spending climbs in the U.S., evidence shows that greater investment in CHCs can lead to cost-effective solutions to improving care outcomes.

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As health care spending climbs in the U.S., evidence shows that greater investment in CHCs can lead to cost-effective solutions to improving care outcomes.

To address the needs of dual-eligible people under 65, policymakers could focus on promoting better data collection and soliciting feedback from beneficiaries.

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Providence’s WE ACT scorecard helps employees in its 51 hospitals see how their actions affect greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change.

Policymakers at the federal and state level have considered a number of reforms, many of which have bipartisan support, to regulate pharmacy benefit managers.

This explainer looks at how Medicaid is funded jointly by the federal government and the states, the program’s spending, and its administrative costs.

Combined losses from proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP would reach $1.1 trillion over a decade, including a $95 billion loss of federal funding in 2026 alone.

The costs of job-based insurance paid by employees can pose a considerable financial burden, particularly for households with low and moderate incomes.

Policymakers at the federal and state level have considered a number of reforms, many of which have bipartisan support, to regulate pharmacy benefit managers.

This explainer looks at how Medicaid is funded jointly by the federal government and the states, the program’s spending, and its administrative costs.

Combined losses from proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP would reach $1.1 trillion over a decade, including a $95 billion loss of federal funding in 2026 alone.

The costs of job-based insurance paid by employees can pose a considerable financial burden, particularly for households with low and moderate incomes.

Ensuring that digital mental health technology is safe, effective, and secure is critical to addressing the mental health crisis that threatens our country.

Unless Congress extends the enhanced premium tax credits, 4 million more Americans will become uninsured, and many will have trouble accessing affordable care.

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Federal and state policymakers have several options to expand coverage and take action to help reduce medical debt and its impact on patients.

Determining whether interventions for formerly incarcerated people are working is difficult without data to measure health outcomes and incarceration history.

Unless Congress extends the enhanced premium tax credits, 4 million more Americans will become uninsured, and many will have trouble accessing affordable care.

Providence’s WE ACT scorecard helps employees in its 51 hospitals see how their actions affect greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change.

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Determining whether interventions for formerly incarcerated people are working is difficult without data to measure health outcomes and incarceration history.

Patients with complex health problems need to see a range of specialists, but not all of those providers are likely to be part of Medicare Advantage plan networks.

Every year, 72 million Americans get health insurance and health care thanks to Medicaid. In fact, it’s the single-largest health insurer in America — and co...

Providence’s WE ACT scorecard helps employees in its 51 hospitals see how their actions affect greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change.

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Lawsuits are stalling a rule aimed at curbing insurance agents’ and brokers’ ability to inappropriately steer beneficiaries into private Medicare plans.

Rethinking measurements and payment models could drive significant improvements in how people with serious mental illness receive support and treatment

This explainer defines Medicaid work requirements, updates their current status at the federal and state levels, and describes their impact on enrollees.

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Key Findings Non-elderly adults and children in small towns and rural areas are more likely than those living in metro areas to rely on Medicaid/CHIP for their health insurance. As a consequence, r…

In a year marked by big changes, the Commonwealth Fund remained committed to bringing about an equitable health system that works for everyone. In his new vi...

Faster Growth As Insurance Coverage And Utilization Increased