10 Things to Know About Abortion Access Since the Dobbs Decision
This policy watch presents 10 key facts to know about abortion access two years after the Dobbs decision.
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Looking to the Future: Implications of the SCOTUS Ruling on Mifepristone
Policy WatchThis issue brief details some of the implications of the Supreme Court's June 13, 2024, ruling in the case Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA.
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The Facts About the $35 Insulin Copay Cap in Medicare
Policy WatchThis brief describes the facts about actions taken under both the Trump and Biden Administrations related to capping insulin copayments for people with Medicare and explains the differences between their approaches.
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Where ACA Marketplace Enrollment is Growing the Fastest, and Why
Policy WatchIn 2024, Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace enrollment hit a new record high, reaching over 21 million people. This policy watch discusses the the factors contributing to the increased enrollment in the fastest growing marketplaces.
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With Current Staffing Levels, About 1 in 5 Nursing Facilities Would Meet Fully-Implemented Minimum Staffing Standards in the Final Rule
Policy WatchThis analysis uses the most recently-available data to examine the percentage of nursing facilities that currently meet the minimum staffing requirements in the final rule.
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PEPFAR’s Short-Term Reauthorization Sets an Uncertain Course for Its Long-Term Future
Policy WatchWith the new omnibus bill, PEPFAR has been reauthorized until March 25, 2025, without the inclusion of any controversial provisions or changes related to abortion, sought by some. Still, while this latest step provides the program with some short-term certainty, including signaling bipartisan support (albeit limited), it marks a significant departure from PEPFAR’s past.
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Medicare Spending on Ozempic and Other GLP-1s Is Skyrocketing
Policy WatchThis policy watch analyzes the latest data on Medicare Part D spending on GLP-1 drugs, initially approved to treat diabetes but in high demand as treatments for obesity, and shows how spending on these drugs has increased substantially in recent years.
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A Closer Look at Medicaid Expansion Efforts in Mississippi
Policy WatchThis policy watch examines Mississippi's recent Medicaid expansion activity, what expansion could mean for residents and the economy, and key developments to watch.
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Access to Adult Dental Care Gets Renewed Focus in ACA Marketplace Proposal
Policy WatchAdult dental care can lead to high out of pocket costs for consumers, especially for those with private insurance coverage. This post analyzes a proposed provision in the HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2025, and possible implications for consumers who have Marketplace coverage.
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Three Questions About Medicaid Unwinding: What We Know and What to Expect
Policy WatchTen months into the unwinding of the Medicaid continuous enrollment provision, states have conducted renewals for roughly half of all enrollees in the program. This policy watch examines three key questions to monitor as unwinding continues.