Disparities Policy
What are the Health Implications of Separating Families at the Border?
- Exposes children to trauma and stress
- Can lead to negative effects on development and physical and mental health
- Health consequences can be lifelong
Health Reform
Drew Altman: Trump Gives Democrats a Big Health Care Opening for the Midterms
52 million
adults under 65 have pre-existing conditions that would make them uninsurable before the Affordable Care Act
Uninsured
The Coverage Gap: Uninsured Poor Adults in States that Do Not Expand Medicaid
Nationally, 2.2M poor uninsured adults are in the “coverage gap” that results from state decisions not to expand Medicaid.
Global Health Policy
The Latest Ebola Outbreak: What has Changed in the Global and U.S. Response since 2014?
Health Costs
Poll: Partisan Voters' Views on President Trump Outweigh the Issues, Including Health Care
Private Insurance
Analysis: Short-Term Health Plans Have Significant Gaps in Coverage for Essential Benefits
Disparities Policy
Proposed Changes to "Public Charge" Policies for Immigrants
A draft of a proposed rule by the Trump Administration would change “public charge” policies that govern how use of public benefits may affect immigration status.
Medicaid
Medicaid Section 1115 Waivers: Interactive Map
Our Medicaid wavier tracker captures approved and pending state waivers involving Medicaid expansion, work requirements, benefit restrictions and other categories.
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1 In 5 Immigrant Children Detained During ‘Zero Tolerance’ Border Policy Are Under 13
- First Female Dean ‘A Sea Of Change’ At USC’s Scandal-Plagued Medical School
- ‘Holy Cow’ Moment Changes How Montana’s State Health Plan Does Business
- Administration Eases Way For Small Businesses To Buy Insurance In Bulk
- After Opioid Overdose, Only 30 Percent Get Medicine To Treat Addiction
