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Watch: Explaining Federal Actions, Exploring Public Opinion on Shifting U.S. Vaccine Policy
In light of recent U.S. federal vaccine policy changes, KFF experts discussed the shifting policy environment and what it means for state governments, the public health system, and Americans, including how the public views the changes.
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Watch: Consolidation and Integration in Health Care
News reports across the country trumpet major mergers and consolidation involving health insurers, physician practices, pharmacy benefit managers, hospitals and health systems, and other providers. Three experts joined Larry Levitt, Executive Vice President for Health Policy, this week for a virtual event to discuss the motivations behind consolidation in health care, its potential to lower or raise costs, the implications for patients and payers, and how policy makers could respond.
Timely insights and analysis from KFF staff
“While the exact reasons for the recent declines in early prenatal care use are not known, disparities in maternal and infant health reflect underlying inequities in insurance coverage, access to care, and social and economic factors. Overall, Hispanic, Black, AIAN, and NHPI people are more likely to be uninsured compared to White people, and these gaps will likely widen due to expected losses in Medicaid and ACA Marketplace coverage under the 2025 reconciliation law.” Read more.
Latoya Hill
Senior Policy Manager, Racial Equity & Health Policy
When It Comes to Health Insurance, Federal Dollars Support More Than ACA Plans
Questions of fairness came up in last year’s congressional debate about extending Obamacare’s enhanced subsidies. Critics wondered why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA coverage. In truth, though, almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
Question of the Week
Last week, 21% correctly answered that 47% of U.S. adults say that they have a “great deal” or “fair amount” of trust in the CDC to provide reliable information about vaccines.
What percentage of adults say they are confident that MMR vaccines are safe for children?
See how many readers answered correctly in the next edition of This Week.
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