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KFF/Cook Political Report Blue Wall Voices Project
A year ahead of the 2020 presidential election, President Trump is the biggest defining factor for voters in Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin – more often in a negative than a positive direction, finds a new partnership survey from KFF and The Cook Political Report.
NEW & Noteworthy
- women’s health policy
Examining Low-Income Women’s Reproductive Health Care Access in Five Communities
A new report and briefing address how national, state, and local policies, as well as cultural factors, shape access to contraceptive care, sexually transmitted infection prevention and treatment, obstetrical care, and abortion services. - Medicare
Medicare Part D: A First Look at Prescription Drug Plans in 2020
Millions of Medicare Part D enrollees face increases in premiums and other costs in 2020 if they don’t switch plans during open enrollment, which ends Dec. 7. - prescription drugs
Understanding the Medicaid Prescription Drug Rebate Program
The rebate program reduces net federal and state Medicaid spending on prescription drugs. In 2017, Medicaid spent $64 billion on drugs and got $34.9 billion in rebates from manufacturers – for net spending of $29.1 billion. - Consumer assistance
Limited Navigator Funding for Federal Marketplace States
For 2019, total federal marketplace funding for Navigators will again be limited to $10 million. Grants have been awarded to 34 organizations in 31 states. Compared to 2016, federal Navigator funding for the coming year marks an 84% reduction, on average
- khn
Intimate Lessons From the Front-Lines of Family Caregiving
What emotional and practical challenges do family caregivers face? Join Kaiser Health News (KHN) for an in-depth look at the experience of caregivers on November 20. - california
Climate and Health in California: Challenges and Next Steps for the Golden State
Please join us for an event on November 21st, where we will explore the public’s concerns about climate change and the impact climate change is having on Californian’s health and the health system. - video
Beyond the Numbers: Reproductive Health Care Access for Low-Income Women
A panel of providers and community leaders serving low-income women from MO, PA, MT, CA, and AL offered perspectives & observations on access to reproductive and sexual health care in our D.C. conference center.
