A look at 3 years of Blue Shield of California’s Virtual Blue
Blue Shield of California’s Virtual Blue plan continues to see positive results for enrolled members, including an overall 7% to...
KFF Health Tracking Poll: The Public’s View of Immigration Enforcement Activities in Health Care Settings
Soon after taking office, President Trump reversed longstanding policy that had protected against immigration enforcement in “sensitive locations” including health...
White House floats 12.5% budget cut for HHS in FY2027
The White House is asking Congress for a $15.8 billion fiscal year 2027 discretionary budget cut for the Department of...
A Preview of the Role Health Care May Play in the 2026 Election
KFF has long examined the role of health care in U.S. elections, tracking how the issue ranks among voters’ top...
GAO audit outlines CMMI’s limited scale-ups, draws new criticism
A Government Accountability Office audit of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Center’s historical spending and the outcomes of...
Policy Tracker: Exceptions to State Abortion Bans and Early Gestational Limits
Abortion is currently banned in 13 states and 7 states have early gestational limits between 6 weeks and 12 weeks...
Hospitals want Congress to refine long-term care hospital pay
Hospital associations have laid out their policy wish list for Congress regarding long-term care hospitals (LTCH), calling for refinements to...
How to calculate patient responsibility in medical billing
At A Glance Calculating patient responsibility in medical billing requires accurate, real-time data on coverage, benefits and payer rules. This...
Public Opinion on Prescription Drugs and Their Prices
Many Americans face significant challenges affording their medications, including adults who take more medications or have lower incomes. KFF polling...
No More Injections? FDA Clears First Daily Pill for Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
For millions of people living with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, the “gold standard” of treatment has long come with a literal...
