Many cities send teams of mental health professionals to respond to calls for people experiencing delusions or hallucinations instead of police. But without consistent sources of funding, some mobile crisis teams are shutting down despite their successes. Can states step in?

Stephanie Walters doesn’t know what she will do if Idaho stops funding home care for her daughter... But because of steep cuts to #Medicaid from Donald Trump’s signature policy measure, state officials are considering the unthinkable. 19thnews.org/2026/03/idah... #healthpolicy #OBBBA

CMS recently released #Medicaid provider-level data suggesting that it could be used to identify fraud. Important read from @alicelburns.bsky.social & @robinr.bsky.social @kff.org about the limitations of the data and how it can be misused: www.kff.org/medicaid/wha...

We heard a lot from GOP leaders last year that Medicaid work reporting requirements were designed to get 29 yr old men "off their couches." The reality will be quite different with many older women age 50-64 at risk of losing their health insurance. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

HR 1/OBBBA state impacts: The federal gov't has given NC $1.9M to implement the work requirement, but Bush said the state still needs $6.5M to cover “startup costs,” along with $3.3M per quarter for ongoing administrative costs www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2026/01/30/m... #Medicaid #NCleg

When national vaccine recommendations change, coverage can disappear—impacting nearly half of all U.S. children who rely on #Medicaid. See our new blog post to learn why vaccine guidelines matter for children’s health www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2026/ki...

Great opportunity for someone looking for a midlevel position.

ICYMI, check out “State Health Care Cost Commissions: Their Priorities and How States’ Political Leanings, Commercial Hospital Prices, and Medicaid Spending Predict Their Establishment” by Brent Fulton, Dan Arnold, Jordan M. Wolf & Richard Scheffler in The Milbank Quarterly.

Great thread on recent materials published by @georgetownccf.bsky.social. If you are interested in all things #Medicaid, children and families, you should follow Georgetown CCF and individual accounts like @joanalker1.bsky.social to stay up to date

FYI - New @nhelp.bsky.social resource for those tracking HR 1/OBBBA #Medicaid work requirement implementation

New resource from @ncslorg.bsky.social for state legislators and those who support them on leg strategies for addressing the #Medicaid budget. Great resource as budget season begins & leg members understand new admin costs of HR 1/OBBBA www.ncsl.org/health/the-m...

New Health Affairs piece considers data states could use to inform how they identify individuals with "serious or complex medical conditions" who should be exempt from HR 1/OBBBA #Medicaid work requirements #healthpolicy www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...

🚨BREAKING NEWS - MAJOR MEDICAID VICTORY IN FLORIDA: Federal Court Orders Florida Medicaid to Halt Terminations and Reform “Incomprehensible” Notices After Finding Constitutional Violations. Learn more about the case and our advocacy with @flhealthjustice.bsky.social!

"Unwinding had measurable impacts on patient access to prescription medications, but states that implemented protective policies were able to mitigate these changes." #healthpolicy #Medicaid

As many rural areas face worsening maternity care deserts, some physicians fear abortion laws could drive much-needed doctors out of state and dissuade others from moving in and establishing a practice. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Bright spots in rural communities illuminate ways to expand primary care. From mobile clinics and telehealth to community health workers, smart investments and rural-specific solutions can help make sure your zip code doesn't determine the care you get. bit.ly/44B2YlJ

It's a new year and the work continues. ICYMI - here's an explainer of the provider tax changes in HR 1/OBBBA www.commonwealthfund.org/publications...

Looks like Nebraska will be the state to watch as they rush to implement #Medicaid work requirements in 2026, with community engagement set to become part of the enrollment and renewal criteria in May. www.1011now.com/2025/12/17/n...

Who decides whether someone is considered medically frail under #Medicaid? As work requirements approach, a new analysis explains why state-level definitions will matter for access to coverage www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2025/ho... #healthpolicy

I agree that there didn't seem to be much in today's CIB, and, with formal guidance coming in June 2026, states really have their work cut out for them in order to start educating #Medicaid enrollees by September 2026 at the latest. www.medicaid.gov/federal-poli...

Once again KFF has a a great tracker that you should bookmark if you're interested in #Medicaid work requirements: www.kff.org/medicaid/med...

More than a yr ago, for example, a federal judge ruled that Missouri’s food aid system was “overwhelmed,” had wrongly denied assistance to applicants, & had caused many to go hungry as a “direct result of the system’s inadequacy.” #SNAP www.governing.com/policy/new-w...

⭐️ CHPC Associate Center Director Dr. William Schpero did a short video feature for the American Journal of Managed Care: "Work Requirements, Expiration of Subsidies Will Leave Millions Without Insurance." 📹 Watch here:

New analysis on rural primary care finds: 🏥 Demand for rural primary care physicians is projected to exceed supply by 2037 🚑 Nearly 1 in 4 rural adults used the ER for needs that could be treated in primary care 💻 Only 19% received primary care via telehealth, compared to 29% nationally Details ⤵️

Much of the implementation discussions of HR 1/OBBA have centered on work requirements & other #Medicaid expansion provisions. A new brief from @clasp.org discusses how nonexpansion states will be impacted by HR 1/OBBA www.clasp.org/publications... #healthpolicy

Not only can you comment on federal regulations, you can also comment on #Medicaid 1115 waivers. There are state and federal comment periods for these multi-year Medicaid demonstrations. #healthpolicy

One of the weedy things I worry/wonder about is (1) how aware of the premiums changes enrollees are, and (2) among those who aren't aware, how many are having their premiums automatically debited from their bank accounts?

ICYMI: New piece discusses considerations and suggestions for implementing the the behavioral health exemption to the new mandatory #Medicaid work requirement www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2025/ho... #healthpolicy

New blog on a Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation model to implement recent White House pricing agreements with manufacturers. While we now know how the model will interact with the #Medicaid rebate program, several key questions remain unanswered: ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/11/18/s...

"A KFF survey of Medicaid officials in all states and the District of Columbia found almost two-thirds face at least a "50-50" chance of a Medicaid budget shortfall in FY 2026." #Medicaid #healthpolicy

Rural hospitals in nonexpansion states could be the biggest losers if enhanced premium tax credits are allowed to expire www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2025/wi... #healthpolicy #ruralhealth

ICYMI: “They own a product that has become a core piece of the safety net,” said Luke Farrell, who worked in the USDS during the Biden admin supporting state #Medicaid programs. “I’ve never seen another vendor do such price hikes across public benefits.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/h...

JAMA Health Forum is offering one editorial fellowship for an early-career scholar with a background in statistics, causal inference, or quantitative methods. The fellow will work closely with our statistical editors. This 1-year program begins Jan 1, 2026. ja.ma/3X6SPsK

Reliable access to comprehensive contraceptive services in #Medicaid has led to lower rates of unintended pregnancy and improved the health and economic well-being of women and their families, but HR1 threatens access to family planning services www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2025/ch...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) isn’t just an anti-hunger program — it’s also an economic stabilizer for families and communities. In this article, we lay out what’s at stake for families, states, and the food economy if these cuts take effect.

Rural hospitals & clinics nationwide face a looming financial catastrophe...Congressional Republicans added the 5-year Rural Health Transformation Program as a last-minute sweetener...Yet, words from CMS are generating tension between hospital & clinic providers & new technology-focused companies

Being a family caregiver whether for a spouse, aging parent, sibling, or child with special health care needs is no easy task. This piece is a great starting point for navigating new realities and emotional ups and downs www.npr.org/2025/10/18/n...

"The fact that it still went though…was a real sense of disconnect with what our legislators are doing and what we as a health care community feel like is the reality on the ground." www.npr.org/sections/sho... #Medicaid #OBBBA #healthpolicy

Opt-in apps/web-based tools will not be sufficient to reduce the anticipated loss of coverage expected when Medicaid work requirements are implemented. They also ignore areas with limited or no internet access. www.cnn.com/2025/10/22/h... #Medicaid #healthpolicy

Great thread for Medicaid researchers using or considering using TMSIS 🧵 So glad to have have helped support this work! #Medicaid #healthpolicy

“FQHCs are going to have a dramatic increase in volume of care,” said Gerard Anderson, a professor of health policy @ Johns Hopkins. “They’re going to be stretched even more thinly than they have been,” he added. “It’s going to be a nightmare.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/h... #Medicaid #healthpolicy

I was brushing up on Medicaid drug rebates this morning. This 340B explainer was really helpful for highlighting some of the interactive issues www.commonwealthfund.org/publications...

New report estimates economic impact of allowing the ACA Marketplace enhanced premium tax credits to expire. See how your state is impacted - www.commonwealthfund.org/publications... #healthpolicy

Have questions about how HR 1 and other administrative actions are going to change coverage for immigrants? We have answers in this new explainer, which discusses Medicaid, Medicare and Marketplace, as well as likely impacts www.commonwealthfund.org/publications... #healthpolicy

Great thread on some new #Medicaid unwinding analysis. 🧵 Key takeaway for me: "Continuous eligibility policies may not have the intended effect on access to coverage if beneficiaries do not understand that they remain enrolled in the program." #healthpolicy

Decades of progress on children’s health coverage is being slowly erased, with the U.S. rate now at a 10-year high. Texas still has the highest rate of uninsured kids, with a total of over 1 million. publichealthwatch.org/2025/10/14/u...

States are already starting to respond to HR 1 w/ provider rate cuts and requests for add'l staff to implement #Medicaid changes. Evidence suggests cuts will harm patients & providers www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2025/st...

Is it too late to fix the enhanced premium tax credits? Open enrollment starts Nov 1. Most premium rate increases are already locked in. More here: @sabrinacorlette.bsky.social #healthpolicy @healthaffairs.bsky.social tinyurl.com/yjtv5s6x

Florida is violating federal law for children covered by CHIP and thousands are losing coverage. The Trump Adminstrarion is not enforcing the law. www.wusf.org/health-news-...

New piece in JAMA highlights how HR 1 changes for financing Emergency #Medicaid are unlikely to produce significant savings but may financially harm safety net providers. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...