Health Care Costs Tops the Public’s Economic Worries as the Runup to the Midterms Begins; Independent Voters Are More Likely to Trust Democrats than Republicans on the Issue

Heading into this midterm election year, the cost of health care tops the public’s economic anxieties — including for Democrats, independents, Republicans, and supporters of President Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement. A new KFF Health Tracking poll finds more than 4 in 10 voters say the issue will have a major impact on their vote.

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Medicaid and Upcoming State Budget Debates

Medicaid and Upcoming State Budget Debates

This brief describes current state fiscal conditions as states begin fiscal year 2027 budget debates and highlights key areas to watch for Medicaid policy changes as states respond to fiscal challenges and the 2025 reconciliation law.

Trends in GLP-1 Use, Spending in Medicare

A KFF analysis shows that use of and spending for GLP-1 drugs under Medicare grew substantially between 2019 and 2024, reflecting their effectiveness in treating type 2 diabetes and other conditions.

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