An investigative series from Tradeoffs and KFF Health News about how hospitals can protect their patients from the life-altering harms of medical debt.

A live conversation with a bipartisan group of state Medicaid leaders on the impact of the Trump administration’s aggressive anti-fraud push.

911 calls related to mental health are the most likely to involve police use of force. A new book offers a blueprint for a 911 redesign that could save lives.

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How much fraud is there and how do states try to prevent and prosecute it? In the next virtual event in the “Decoding the Moment” series, our panel of state Medicaid leaders will share their perspecti...

Cash-strapped states and struggling families are wrestling with the consequences of major reforms to the SNAP program passed as part of President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.

In a live conversation recorded at Aspen Ideas: Health, executives from a hospital, insurer and pharmacy join a top Trump administration official and leading health economist to discuss how to collect...

A candid conversation between a professor and a Ph.D. candidate about potential NIH funding cuts and their impact on the future of medical research.

The administration is looking to former health care executive Chris Klomp to help RFK Jr. get Trump’s health agenda back on track.

It’s the first wave of terminations under new federal work requirements. And it may portend what’s to come for the rest of the country.

Nebraska Medicaid Director Drew Gonshorowski says the state’s data capabilities put it in a strong position to quickly implement the historic changes. Advocates and researchers warn that eligible peop...

Giovannina Anthony has spent the last four years juggling her work as an gynecologist and abortion provider in Wyoming with the new task of suing state lawmakers to keep abortion legal.

A deep dive on the unique mental health challenges faced by immigrants in America, produced by Call to Mind from American Public Media.

We talk with STAT News reporter Lizzy Lawrence about the agency’s recent turmoil and its hunt for a new leader.

We talk with STAT News reporter Lizzy Lawrence about the agency’s recent turmoil and its hunt for a new leader.

Economist Neale Mahoney explains the latest research on solutions to medical debt and evaluates policy fixes designed to protect consumers.

Two physicians and an ethicist discuss how to make the best decisions in areas like artificial intelligence and gender-affirming care when there is limited evidence in a live conversation recorded at ...

Two physicians and an ethicist discuss how to make the best decisions in areas like artificial intelligence and gender-affirming care when there is limited evidence in a live conversation recorded at Aspen Ideas: Health.

Economist Neale Mahoney explains the research into strategies for relief from high healthcare costs and evaluates policy fixes to protect consumers.

A live conversation with national experts about the unexpected impacts of the consumer protection law, what could be done to change things, and what lessons can be learned about crafting complicated h...

Funding cuts and program changes required by H.R. 1 are forcing states to make hard choices about the future of this bipartisan experiment.

A live conversation with national experts about the unexpected impacts of the consumer protection law, what could be done to change things, and what lessons can be learned about crafting complicated health policy.

Hundreds of U.S. courts offer treatment over prison for some defendants with mental illness. But critics say mental health courts have outpaced research on their effectiveness.

New research from leading health economist David Cutler explores what’s behind a historic slowdown in health spending, even as millions of Americans struggle to afford their care.

Hundreds of U.S. courts offer treatment over prison for some defendants with mental illness. But critics say mental health courts have outpaced research on their effectiveness.

Hundreds of U.S. courts offer treatment over prison for some defendants with mental illness. But critics say mental health courts have outpaced research on their effectiveness.

Explore the stories, people and partnerships that shaped Tradeoffs’ work during a year of extraordinary change.

Every year, millions of people’s medical care runs into the roadblock known as prior authorization, which requires a patient’s health insurer to sign off before chemotherapy, surgery or countless other services can proceed. Who does this often onerous process help, who does it hurt and how could it work better for everyone?

Every year, millions of people’s medical care runs into the roadblock known as prior authorization, which requires a patient’s health insurer to sign off before chemotherapy, surgery or countless other services can proceed. Who does this often onerous process help, who does it hurt and how could it work better for everyone?

President Trump and other leading conservatives are pushing policies they hope will empower patients to shop more wisely for the health care they need.

National experts will discuss why the No Surprises Act has failed to deliver on its cost-cutting promise, what could be done to change things, and whether there are larger lessons for future policy change.

New research from leading health economist David Cutler explores what’s behind a historic slowdown in health spending, even as millions of Americans struggle to afford their care.

President Trump and other leading conservatives are pushing policies they hope will empower patients to shop more wisely for the health care they need.

National experts will discuss why the No Surprises Act has failed to deliver on its cost-cutting promise, what could be done to change things, and whether there are larger lessons for future policy ch...

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New research from leading health economist David Cutler explores what’s behind a historic slowdown in health spending, even as millions of Americans struggle to afford their care.

A collaboration with American Public Media’s Call to Mind highlighting how Durham, North Carolina, has reimagined its mental health crisis response system — and what it has learned.

Doctors are winning big paydays from insurers under a law intended to protect patients and rein in high prices.

Doctors are winning big paydays from insurers under a law intended to protect patients and rein in high prices.

The state’s Medicaid director Amir Bassiri shares his plans for blunting the effects of Republican health reforms — starting with work requirements.

The state’s Medicaid director Amir Bassiri shares his plans for blunting the effects of Republican health reforms — starting with work requirements.

From obesity management programs to rebates and apps, employers are experimenting with new approaches to make GLP-1 costs more sustainable.

As demand for new weight loss drugs soars, some employers are making workers track their diet and exercise in hopes of limiting use and keeping costs down.

The White House wants states to drop certificate of need laws in hopes of lowering health care costs. Researchers and state leaders are split.