Tag: Healthcare Reform
Impact of Medicaid Expansion Debate on Health Policy in Montana Legislature – KFF Health...
Montana Legislature Debates Future of Medicaid ExpansionThe fate of Montana's Medicaid expansion program hangs in the balance as the 2025 state legislature gears up for what is expected to be a contentious and pivotal...
Expanding Medicare Coverage for Obesity Medications: A Necessity
Expanding Medicare Coverage for Obesity Medications: An Imperative ChangeIn a groundbreaking move, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently delved into estimating the potential budgetary impacts of providing Medicare coverage for obesity treatments for older...
Healing the Broken Medical System: Catholic Health Association’s Call to Action
Healing the Broken Medical System: Catholic Health Association's Call to ActionIn a time of reflection and renewal, Sister Mary Haddad, the president and chief executive officer of the Catholic Health Association of the United...
Federal ACA Marketplace Enrollment Trends and Analysis
Federal ACA Marketplace Enrollment Trends and AnalysisIt's that time of year again - open enrollment season for the Affordable Care Act. But this year, things are looking a bit different, with ongoing challenges impacting...
Continued Cuts in KFF Health News
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stirred controversy by halting research into vaccine hesitancy and advocating for studies on the debunked link between vaccines and autism in children. Amidst this,...
Trump Health Care Proposal: Consumer Protection or Enrollment Hoops?
The Trump administration recently unveiled a series of proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act, raising questions about whether these alterations are intended to enhance consumer protection or complicate the enrollment process. The policy...
Proposed Medicaid Cuts: Impact on Patients, Parents, Caregivers
Medicaid Cuts: The Heart-Wrenching Impact on FamiliesIn a small town in California, the reverberations of potential Medicaid cuts are causing a stir among residents who heavily rely on the program for their healthcare needs....
Marty Makary Poised to Lead FDA: KFF Health News
Marty Makary’s Journey: From Controversial Figure to FDA HopefulAmid a backdrop of regretful sentiments expressed by panelists at a covid conference last fall, Marty Makary stood out with his bold declaration: “I can’t think...
Trump’s Plan to End Surprise Medical Bills in Jeopardy
Trump's Plan to End Surprise Medical Bills in JeopardyAs President Donald Trump concluded his first term in 2020, he signed legislation aimed at shielding Americans from the plight of surprise medical bills. With a...
Republicans Shift Stance on Government Health Care – KFF Analysis
Republicans Embrace Government Intervention in Health Care: An In-Depth AnalysisAs Donald Trump embarks on his second term, a surprising shift in Republican ideology is emerging, particularly in the realm of health care. Many voters...
