Global Health Funding in the FY 2026 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs (NSRP) Conference Bill & Explanatory Statement
On January 11, 2026, the Appropriations Committee released the FY 2026 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs (NSRP)...
Embracing Open Conversations and Mindful Intimacy
We are in 2026, yet sexual health and open communication about it remain surrounded by limited awareness, myths, and widespread...
Adherence is the battleground for health plans in 2026
Every January, gyms overflow with new members determined to finally prioritize their health. By March, the crowds thin, enthusiasm fades...
Higher Premium Payments or Higher Deductibles: The Tradeoffs ACA Enrollees Face
Some Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace enrollees are choosing between plans that charge higher premium payments and plans with higher...
31,000 Kaiser Permanente workers announce Jan. 26 strike
Kaiser Permanente is staring down the barrel of a 31,000-worker strike across more than two dozen hospitals and clinics. The...
KFF Tracker: America First MOU Bilateral Global Health Agreements
Editorial Note: Originally published on January 13, 2026, this resource will be updated as needed, most recently on January 14,...
Rising costs could erode coverage from small businesses
With the healthcare affordability and insurance premiums in particular in the headlines, a new report finds that while the employer-sponsored...
Medicaid Coverage of and Spending on GLP-1s
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) drugs were originally developed to help people with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar levels but have...
HHS cancels then reinstates $2B in SAMHSA grants
On Tuesday, thousands of health agencies and organizations across the country got word that federal grants for some mental health...
Using AI to reduce healthcare claims denials
At A Glance For healthcare providers, claim denials are a constant drain on revenue and staff capacity. Jason Considine, President...
