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About 1 in 5 adolescents report symptoms of anxiety or depression, according to a KFF analysis of a new federal survey of teen health. While some teens are getting mental health care, a significant share say they are not receiving the therapy they need due to costs, fear of what others will think, and/or not knowing how to get help.

These three KFF charts spotlight key elements of the Medicare drug negotiation process and what it means for Medicare beneficiaries, the timetable according to which the process will unfold, and the public’s views about requiring the government to negotiate drug prices. 

This brief explains why constitutional amendment ballot measures have become so popular with advocates on both sides of the abortion issue, reviews the initiatives that are in progress and may appear on state ballots in 2024, and outlines the processes available to place initiatives on the ballot.

While issues of health care costs and affordability may not be at the forefront of this year’s election issues, they remain a major concern among the public. This brief describes the health cost and affordability issues and trends that could reemerge this year.