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Achieving Universal Coverage

Behavioral Health Parity Takes Step Backward Under Trump Administration

Blog / Jan 21, 2026

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Advancing Health Equity

What Is the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, and Why Is It at Risk?

Explainer / Jan 20, 2026

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Achieving Universal Coverage

Putting the Extraordinary Increase in ACA Premiums in 2026 in Perspective

Blog / Jan 15, 2026

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Controlling Health Care Costs

Affordability Concerns Are Driving States to Curb Hospital Prices

Blog / Jan 14, 2026

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Achieving Universal Coverage

How New Limits on State Provider Taxes Will Affect Medicaid Funding

Explainer / Dec 19, 2025

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Achieving Universal Coverage

How Medical Frailty Exemption Policies Can Offer a Lifeline to People with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses When Medicaid Work Requirements Are Implemented

Blog / Dec 18, 2025

Woman prepares to get covid vaccine, while talking to nurse on computer.

Achieving Universal Coverage

How States Are Preserving Science-Backed Recommendations for Preventive Care and Vaccines

Blog / Dec 15, 2025

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Advancing Health Equity

How Will Making English the Official Language of the U.S. Affect Patients with Limited English Proficiency?

Blog / Dec 04, 2025

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Improving Health Care Quality

Fixing How We Pay for Care

Podcast / Oct 24, 2025

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Achieving Universal Coverage

Millions of Community Health Center Patients to Lose Coverage When Tax Credits Expire

Blog / Oct 23, 2025

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Improving Health Care Quality

Rethinking Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage

Blog / Oct 22, 2025

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Improving Health Care Quality

State Scorecard on Medicare Performance

Scorecard / Oct 16, 2025

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