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  • A promotional image for the the KFF Health Policy 101 Medicare chapter

    The Uninsured Population and Health Coverage

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    This Health Policy 101 chapter examines the share of the United States population who are uninsured, highlighting their demographics and the challenges they face because of the lack of coverage. Economic conditions, federal and state policy decisions, and major health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic influence the uninsured rate. While implementation of the Affordable Care Act, namely the expansion of Medicaid and availability of subsidized Marketplace coverage, led to a drop in the share of people who are uninsured, disparities in coverage persist.

  • A promotional image for the the KFF Health Policy 101 Health Care Costs and Affordability chapter

    Health Care Costs and Affordability

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    This Health Policy 101 chapter explores trends in health care costs in the U.S. and the factors that contribute to this spending. It also examines how health care spending varies across the population, the impact of costs on care affordability and individuals' overall financial vulnerability.  

  • A promotional image for the the KFF Health Policy 101 Regulation of Private Health Insurance chapter

    The Regulation of Private Health Insurance

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    This Health Policy 101 chapter explores the complex landscape of private health insurance regulation in the United States, detailing the interplay between state and federal regulations that shape access, affordability, and the adequacy of private health coverage. It focuses on key laws such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Employer Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and discusses how regulations impact the private insurance market, illustrating the challenges consumers face in navigating this system.

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    Health Policy Issues in Women’s Health

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    This Health Policy 101 chapter explores how national and state policies shape coverage and access to care for women, with a focus on recent policy and legal developments that affect women's health. It takes a deeper dive into the policies that drive health coverage and costs, reproductive and maternal health access, mental health care, and intimate partner violence and how these policies shape the health of women who are at greater risk of being marginalized, discriminated against, or face health inequities.

  • A promotional image for the the KFF Health Policy 101 Race, Inequality, and Health chapter

    Race, Inequality, and Health

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    This Health Policy 101 chapter provides an overview of racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care and the factors that drive them, including the role of historical events and social and economic factors. It discusses why addressing disparities is important for health and economic prosperity, reviews recent actions to address disparities, and outlines future considerations.

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    International Comparison of Health Systems

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    This Health Policy 101 chapter explores the performance of the U.S. health system on a number of cost, outcomes, and quality measures by comparing it with those in similarly large and wealthy OECD nations. It highlights that despite significant spending, Americans have shorter life expectancies and encounter more barriers to health care, influenced by both the health system's structure and broader socioeconomic factors.

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    The U.S. Government and Global Health

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    This Health Policy 101 chapter outlines the U.S. government's efforts in global health, which aim to improve health in low- and middle-income countries while supporting U.S. global development, national security, and foreign policy goals. As the largest funder of global health programs worldwide, the U.S. provides bilateral and multilateral support to address major global health areas such as HIV and maternal and child health. Key issues addressed include U.S. global health leadership in a challenging U.S. political and budget environment, helping countries prepare for unexpected health challenges, and sustainability in the context of weak health systems and equity challenges.

  • A promotional image for the the KFF Health Policy 101 Politics of Health Care and the 2024 Election chapter

    The Politics of Health Care and the 2024 Election

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    This Health Policy 101 chapter explores how health policy in the U.S. is linked to politics, with the direction of policy influenced by who is in power. Health care is often a major issue in political campaigns, and the chapter examines its potential role in the 2024 election, comparing the positions and records of current vice president Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

  • A promotional image for the the KFF Health Policy 101 Congress, the Executive Branch, and Health Policy chapter

    Congress and the Executive Branch and Health Policy

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    This Health Policy 101 chapter explores the federal government’s role in health policy for the fragmented U.S. health care system. It examines the impact of the three federal branches and goes into further detail about the Department of Health and Human Services structure and the major congressional committees dealing with health care. It also briefly outlines the federal budgetary and regulatory process.