Job growth in the healthcare sector has been strong in the United States. In recent years, job growth has plateaued across non-health, non-farm sectors, while employment in the health sector continues...

The U.S. spends more on health care than other large, wealthy countries. Concerns about rising costs aren't new, yet somehow we keep paying the bill. KFF’s Larry Levitt explains how we got here,…

Insurers are proposing a rate hike of about 14%, driven by rising healthcare costs, inflation and the loss of enhanced tax subsidies.

For 2027, across 77 insurers participating in the ACA Marketplaces from the 16 states and DC, the median proposed premium increase is 14%.

This interactive tracks announced insurer exits from and entries into the ACA Marketplaces for 2027.

This interactive tracks announced insurer exits from and entries into the ACA Marketplaces for 2027.

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In this episode of The Secretary Kennedy Podcast, I sit down with Chef Robert Irvine to talk about how we can transform America's food system without increasing costs. We discuss why real food is…

The U.S. has the lowest life expectancy among comparable countries and spends nearly twice as much as them on healthcare per person, on average.

trends shaping state and federal healthcare and health insurance policy in 2026

Although most adults are in good health and have health insurance, about 1 in 6 adults (17%) reported delaying or foregoing healthcare due to cost.

In a given year, a small portion of the population is responsible for a very large percentage of total health spending. We tend to focus on averages when discussing health spending, but individuals’...

In a given year, a small portion of the population is responsible for a very large percentage of total health spending. We tend to focus on averages when discussing health spending, but individuals’…

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The largest hospital chain in Massachusetts is offering a new AI-assisted telehealth tool to patients who need primary care. Mass General Brigham says this and other AI tools can help relieve staff bu...

This brief provides an overview of the role of PBMs in managing pharmacy benefits, discusses recent federal legislation focusing on several elements of PBM business practices, and explains the…

Health insurance premiums for those with employer coverage are typically shared between the employer and enrollee. In addition to these premium contributions, most enrollees also face out-of-pocket…

Nearly half of routinely-updated CDC databases have experienced delays or shutdowns in 2025, with vaccination-related systems disproportionately affected, according to a new study.

With lawmakers still mired over renewing enhanced tax credits for Affordable Care Act plans, much of Washington has turned to culture war issues. Meanwhile, “confusion” remains the watchword at HHS as...

The House of Representatives recently passed a budget reconciliation bill that would appropriate funding for cost-sharing reductions that insurers are required to provide to low-income enrollees in th...

Each year, health insurers submit rate filings to state regulators outlining their expectations for the coming year and proposing premium changes for Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant plans. This…

December 11, 2025

The United States spends more on health care than any similarly large and wealthy country. However, in 2023, Americans had a life expectancy of 78.4 years, compared to an average of 82.5 among peer…