New @kff.org brief about the intersections of homelessness, mental illness, and shortages of inpatient and specialized outpatient treatment. Read more: www.kff.org/mental-healt...

NEW @kff.org, 988: On its three-year anniversary, 988 continues to grow, exceeding half a million contacts monthly. Suicide deaths held steady from 2022 to 2023—too soon to know 988's impact, but this marks a break from prior upward trends. See more: www.kff.org/policy-watch...

NEW @kff.org, 988: On its three-year anniversary, 988 continues to grow, exceeding half a million contacts monthly. Suicide deaths held steady from 2022 to 2023—too soon to know 988's impact, but this marks a break from prior upward trends. See more: www.kff.org/policy-watch...

⚡ KFF’s @liz-williams.bsky.social compares the increases in the federal Medicaid cuts in the Senate-passed reconciliation bill with the House-passed bill across states. #QuickTake on.kff.org/44zOKRr

Should the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ reach President Trump’s desk, “it would represent the biggest rollback in federal support for health coverage ever,” writes KFF’s @larrylevitt.bsky.social. For @nytopinion.nytimes.com, Larry writes about the potential impact of the bill:

The Senate-passed reconciliation bill would cut federal Medicaid spending by $1 trillion, per CBO. The cuts would represent 15% of federal spending on Medicaid over 10 years — over $200 billion more than the cuts in the House-passed bill. on.kff.org/3ZWnUBp

Under the Senate-passed reconciliation bill, federal Medicaid spending in rural areas is estimated to decline by $155 billion. That is more than the House-passed bill — and far more than the $50 billion appropriated for the rural health fund. on.kff.org/45S2fOC

NEW RURAL BRIEF @kff.org : Senate reconciliation bill would cut federal Medicaid funding in rural areas by $155B—$36B more than the House bill. www.kff.org/policy-watch...

NEW RURAL BRIEF @KFF: Senate reconciliation bill would cut federal Medicaid funding in rural areas by $155B—$36B more than the House bill. www.kff.org/policy-watch...

NEW @kff.org: House reconciliation bill could reduce Medicaid spending in rural areas by $119B over 10 yrs. Over half of the reductions would be in 12 states with large rural populations and expanded Medicaid: KY, NC, OH, IL, VA, MI, NY, WA, PA, OK, LA and AR. See: www.kff.org/policy-watch...

NEW @KFF Brief – Medicaid Work & Reporting Requirements (MH/SUD)--Currently, no mandatory flexibility for temporary crises (e.g., acute mental health episodes). Those briefly falling short of hours may lose coverage at renewal or denial at application. See: www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...

New @KFF explainer on proposed work requirements: www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...

NEW @KFF Brief – Medicaid Work/Reporting & MH/SUD: Expansion adults would be subject to work or securing exemption. Data limitations mean exemptions are unlikely to be fully automated, requiring self-reporting--key challenge seen previously. www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...

988 suicide & crisis line’s service for LGBTQ young people has fielded over 1M contacts—but the FY2026 budget request eliminates its funding. As usage rises, its future is uncertain. Our new brief explores the landscape and latest data: www.kff.org/mental-healt... w/ @heathersaunders.bsky.social

NEW: Recent federal proposals may affect Medicaid coverage and treatment access at a time when opioid deaths are declining but future trends are uncertain See @kff.org Quick Take: www.kff.org/quick-take/o...

NEW: Recent federal proposals may affect Medicaid coverage and treatment access at a time when opioid deaths are declining but future trends are uncertain See @kff.org Quick Take: www.kff.org/quick-take/o...

⚡ KFF’s @heathersaunders.bsky.social writes about how current federal proposals — particularly potential Medicaid reductions — introduce uncertainty about sustaining recent declines in opioid deaths. #QuickTake on.kff.org/43yc4zw

NEW: As opioid deaths begin trending down, proposed Medicaid cuts could interrupt care. Data show that Medicaid is key in the opioid response—covering 47% of all adults w/OUD, 56% of those receiving medication, and 64% receiving outpatient care. See @kff.org brief: www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...

Three in four adults enrolled in Medicaid have one or more chronic conditions. See new @kff.org brief with state and national numbers and condition breakouts-- www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...

The @KFF #Medicaid team has been busy - check out our round-up of recently released resources: connect.kff.org/medicaid-top...

Five for-profit, publicly traded companies – Centene, Elevance (formerly Anthem), UnitedHealth Group, Molina, and CVS Health – account for 50% of Medicaid MCO enrollment nationally. www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...

With discussions of #Medicaid work requirements back on the agenda through federal legislative proposals or 1115 waivers, @KFF updated our brief looking at the data: www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...

NEW: several federal datasets and health surveys came offline on Friday We @kff.org explain what these data are & how they’re used in interventions to address our nation’s biggest health challenges @jenkatesdc.bsky.social @mattrae.bsky.social @lindseydawson.bsky.social www.kff.org/policy-watch...

Context for the CDC eliminating data from its website today. This was in Project 2025.

The confirmation hearings for RFK Jr. this week will likely focus a lot on vaccines and food and drug safety, which are certainly big issues. At the same time, HHS is an enormous agency that, among other things, oversees health coverage for over half the population. www.kff.org/policy-watch...

The health insurers with the highest rate of claim denials in the federal ACA marketplace.

KFF guide to potential Trump health policy administrative actions – based on campaign positions, statements and record during Trump 45 administration

New: Trump officials have paused all external communications at health agencies like CDC, FDA, NIH. No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts. And no indication how long the pause will last. With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.

See new column and our round-up of work requirement approvals and pending requests at the end of President Trump’s first term and more recent activity: www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...

Half of health center patients had #Medicaid and #Medicaid was the largest source of revenue (43%) for health centers in 2023. These data can shed light on implications of potentially deep cuts to Medicaid that could be debated in 2025. See updated CHC brief: www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...

NEW BRIEF: 1 in 6 people in the U.S. had some form of ACA coverage in 2024 (Marketplace, Medicaid expansion or Basic Health Plan coverage - a 60% increase from 2020 to 2024: www.kff.org/affordable-c...

New Georgetown CCF report on the vital role #Medicaid plays in health coverage for people living in rural areas and small towns. Children and non-elderly adults in rural areas are more likely to rely on Medicaid than those living in metro areas. #healthpolicy ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/01/15/m...

Budget options under consideration by House Republicans would cut Medicaid by $2.3 trillion, including elimination of enhanced federal funding for the ACA expansion, reduced funding to states, and a work requirement. www.politico.com/news/2025/01...

House GOP Eyeing Cuts of Nearly One-Third in Projected #Medicaid Spending - see quick explainer putting $2.3 trillion in context. www.kff.org/quick-take/h...

Cutting federal Medicaid spending would not result in lower overall costs, but instead would shift costs to states. Check out our overview of how Medicaid financing works now and implications of proposals to change it: www.kff.org/policy-watch...

Local news deserts are certainly a problem. But, from the perspective of health policy, it's the news deserts in state capitols that are the biggest concern. www.kff.org/from-drew-al...

1 in 4 children in the U.S. has at least one immigrant parent. Policies that may be implemented under the Trump administration could have significant implications for these children, the vast majority of whom are citizens: www.kff.org/racial-equit...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s pending nomination as Secretary of HHS will spotlight the role of the department. It plays a key role in health care access, public health, emergency response, and more, impacting millions daily. Learn more about HHS in this short overview. www.kff.org/policy-watch...

Trump has rescinded a Biden executive order calling for the development of policies to lower drug costs for people in Medicare and Medicaid.

My take on the U.S. withdrawal from WHO.