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...
The Landscape of School-Based Mental Health Services
Editorial Note This analysis, originally published on September 6, 2022, was updated on September 11, 2025 to incorporate the latest...
The Silent Epidemic Affecting Millions
Have you ever been lonely even in a crowded room? That eerie hollowness is something millions quietly endure day after...
Kaiser Permanente, Renown Health unveil insurance, outpatient JV
Integrated nonprofit health systems Kaiser Permanente and Renown Health have announced a joint venture giving the former an entry into...
Health Costs Associated with Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Infant Care
Pregnancy is one of the most common causes of hospitalization among non-elderly people. In addition to the cost of the...
Smart Ways to Prevent Vector-Borne Infections
Vector-borne diseases are no longer limited to tropical regions; with mosquitoes, ticks, and tiny insects able to carry these illnesses...
