Proposed Changes to Demographic Data Collection in the Census Could Impact Efforts to Address Health and Health Care Disparities
Introduction On September 10, 2026, the Census Bureau published a proposed rule adding two new parts to the regulations that...
Swine Flu in India: Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention
Swine flu is back in the news in India, and understandably, that can make people nervous. But don’t panic; there’s...
Abortion on the 2026 Ballot: The Evolving Landscape of State Abortion Initiatives
This brief was updated on September 24, 2026, to reflect the status of four abortion-related ballot initiatives on the 2026...
When “it’s safe” isn’t safe
On 17 September, Leila Turner-Scott sat before lawmakers in Washington and described reading more than 700 conversations between her son...
The Trump Administration’s Foreign Aid Review: Status of the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI)
Starting on the first day of his second term, President Trump issued several executive actions that have fundamentally changed foreign...
The Sleep Supplement Everyone Trusts Is Getting a Second Look.
For a lot of people, melatonin is just part of the bedtime routine: a gummy, a glass of water, lights...
How front-end coverage accuracy can affect revenue cycle performance
At A Glance Coverage issues at registration can lead to denials, slower reimbursement and more manual work. In an all-new...
Health Care Access and Affordability for Adults with Multiple or Complex Health Conditions: A Snapshot of Patient Experiences
KFF polling has long shown that many U.S. families struggle to afford health care and how costs shape decisions about...
State Fiscal Conditions: Context on Medicaid Budgets for FY 2027
Medicaid is the primary program providing comprehensive health and long-term care to one in five people living in the U.S. and accounts for nearly $1 out of every...
A Closer Look at the $50 Billion Rural Health Transformation Program
Structure The rural health fund will provide $50 billion in grants to states over five years. The rural health fund...
