New tech company Stellarus expands to more health plans
Stellarus, a Blue Shield of California sister company that was spun out in January, is banding together with two Blues...
What Could the Health-Related Provisions in the Reconciliation Law Mean for Older Adults?
Editorial Note: This brief was updated on September 17, 2025 to reflect language in the final bill enacted July 4,...
URAC starts AI accreditation for users and developers of AI
Healthcare accreditation body URAC is rolling out the nation’s first accreditation program for users and developers of healthcare artificial intelligence. ...
New KFF-Washington Post Survey Explores Parents’ Trust In, and Confusion About, Childhood Vaccines as the Trump Administration Revamps Federal Policies
A new KFF-Washington Post partnership survey of parents explores their experiences with and views about vaccines for their children, including...
How Junk Food Fuels Childhood Obesity
The Rise of Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity has surged worldwide. For the first time, more children are now obese than...
Prior authorization has created a perception problem
Clear communication, as part of the doctor-patient relationship, is one of the most fundamental aspects of healthcare delivery. Patients need...
KFF Global Health Budget Summaries
These global health budget summaries highlight key information about global health funding levels throughout the federal budget and appropriations process....
Docs say Medicare payment rates continue to pressure finances
Physicians are asking for greater certainty around Medicare reimbursement, arguing that compounding payment decreases over time have drastically increased the...
A Look at Recent Changes to State Vaccine Requirements for School Children
Routine vaccination rates for kindergarten children have declined since the COVID-19 pandemic began, while exemptions from school vaccination requirements, particularly...
Major payers set to grow market share over next decade: report
A new analysis from Morningstar estimates that the major national firms will continue to grow their share of the market...
