Jan 15, 2025 · Get the latest health policy news, analysis and updates in the Health Affairs Forefront section. Head over to the FAQ page for even more information.

Nov 14, 2024 · The recent election results will usher in sweeping changes for major federal health care policies, programs, and the courts. Donald Trump’s second term in office will diverge substantially from ...

Nov 16, 2021 · Protecting and strengthening Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a critical priority for the Biden-Harris Administration.Medicaid and CHIP provide essential health ...

Aug 4, 2023 · The addition of “facility fees” for care provided in outpatient settings is a particularly egregious example of irrational pricing behavior in the commercial health care market. Federal action ...

Aug 14, 2023 · Editor’s Note. This article is part of a Health Affairs Forefront short series, “Meeting America’s Public Health Challenge.”This series includes articles that reflect on and are inspired ...

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Jan 2, 2024 · In 2023 our article by the CMS Office of the Actuary projecting national health expenditures for the next decade was the most-read <i>Health Affairs</i> journal article of the year.

Apr 11, 2024 · Health system leaders need a set of criteria they can use to ensure the platforms they adopt align with their efforts to provide culturally competent care and advance health equity.

Jun 26, 2024 · The newly issued "Ending Unequal Treatment" describes the current health care inequities in the United States. Its principal conclusion is that the nation has made minimal progress in eliminating ...

Mar 4, 2024 · In November 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported an increase in the age-adjusted suicide rate since 2021. The report details that in 2021 and 2022, people ages 75 ...