Examining LGBTQ+ Adults’ Experiences with Health Care Costs and Access
Key Takeaways LGBTQ+ adults face significantly greater challenges accessing and affording health care compared to their non-LGBTQ+ peers. They are...
KFF Survey Methodology & Data Collection Standards
About Our Surveys KFF has a long history of conducting public opinion polls to amplify the public’s voice in policy...
It May Not Be Your Weight That Raises Dementia Risk
When we talk about dementia risk, weight often gets the spotlight. But emerging research is shifting attention toward something that...
Medicaid Coverage for Women | KFF
Adult women of reproductive age (19 to 49) comprise a quarter (24%) of the Medicaid population (Figure 1). Medicaid covers a...
The Trump Administration’s Foreign Aid Review: Reorganization of U.S. Global Health Programs
Starting on the first day of his second term, President Trump issued several executive actions that have fundamentally changed foreign...
The First mRNA Flu Shot Is Here, What Older Adults Need to Know Before This Season.
The first mRNA flu vaccine for seasonal flu has arrived in the US, and if you’re over 50, it’s worth...
Using AI in claims processing for healthcare
At A Glance Artificial intelligence (AI) can support healthcare claims processing by predicting claims at risk of denial, prioritizing follow-up...
5 Questions and Answers About Medicaid and Provider Taxes
The 2025 reconciliation law imposes significant new restrictions on states’ ability to generate Medicaid provider tax revenue, including prohibiting all...
State and Local Policies on School Vaccine Requirements: Overview and Current Status
Key Points The Constitution gives authority to state and local governments, not the federal government, to set school vaccine requirements...
Kindergarten Routine Vaccination Rates Continue to Decline
As measles cases rise across the U.S., children’s routine vaccination rates continue to decline while exemptions from school vaccination requirements,...
