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Developments in Prescription Drug Pricing under the Second Trump Administration

Three experts joined Larry Levitt, executive vice president for health policy at KFF, for a “Health Wonk Shop” discussion about the latest developments in prescription drug pricing and what they mean for drug manufacturers, patients and public and private health insurance programs. Register to attend this virtual event.

How the Trump Administration and Congress Are Reshaping the ACA’s Marketplaces

Through regulations and the House budget reconciliation bill, significant changes are being considered by Congress and the Trump Administration for how the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance Marketplaces would work. To examine how these changes could reshape the ACA’s Marketplaces, KFF held a virtual briefing featuring leaders from two state-based Marketplaces to get perspectives from the field.

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  • What the 2024 Election Could Mean for Health Coverage, Affordability, and the Budget

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    As the 2024 presidential election draws near, there are sharp differences in former President Trump’s and Vice President Harris’ records on health coverage and spending, including the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, prescription drugs, and more. This 45-minute discussion explores the election’s potential impact on these issues. The discussion addressed questions such as: What are the candidates proposing? What are the pros and cons of the various proposals? What aren’t the candidates talking about? How might the health care policy agenda play out after the election based on who controls the White House and Congress?

  • Takeaways from the 2024 International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2024)

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    The International AIDS Conference, organized by the International AIDS Society (IAS), is a bi-annual conference that convenes the world’s leading policymakers, researchers, and community advocates, including people living with or otherwise affected by HIV. On August 7, 2024, the CSIS Global Health Policy Center and KFF hosted a discussion reflecting on the major science and policy takeaways from the conference.

  • Beyond Chevron – How the Court’s Decision Will Change Health Policy Legislating and Rulemaking

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    The Supreme Court’s June 28 decision overturning the Chevron precedent that required federal courts to defer to reasonable agency decisions when federal law is unclear creates potential challenges for crafting health policy legislation and regulations. On July 25, 2024, a panel of experienced policy and legal experts explored how Congress and federal health agencies are likely to adapt to the Court’s decision and what that may mean for health care policymaking.

  • What’s Behind the Buzz about Site-Neutral Payments?

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    A panel of experts joined Larry Levitt, KFF’s executive vice president for health policy, for a discussion on the concept of site-neutral payments, including why it has become an issue for policymakers and private payers like insurers and employers, how Medicare payments currently work, how various proposals would change the law, and the potential impact of those changes.

  • Primary Care Check Up: Why It Can Be Hard to Get an Appointment and How to Fix It

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    Primary care has historically served as the backbone of our nation’s health care system, with patients often maintaining a relationship with a primary-care provider to guide their care over a period of years. Yet, the U.S. emphasizes primary care less than other high-income countries. On Wednesday, April 3 a panel of primary-care experts joined Larry Levitt, KFF’s executive vice president for health policy, for a 45-minute discussion on the current state of primary care in the country, including the extent of the shortage, how it varies geographically and for different populations, the impact on people’s health, and what can be done to address it.

  • Prior Authorization in Health Insurance: A Needed Tool to Contain Costs or an Excessive Barrier to Needed Care?

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    Nearly 1 in 5 consumers with health insurance say their insurer delayed or denied care in the past year due to its requirements for prior authorization, a process through which insurers can require patients to obtain approval in advance before they will agree to cover specific services. On February 22, a panel of four experts joined Larry Levitt, KFF’s executive vice president for health policy, for a 45-minute discussion addressing the future of prior authorization requirements in health care. The panel discussed why insurers use prior authorization, its impact on patients and providers, and how the new regulations may change current practices. They also examined the potential for further regulatory or legislative actions to address ongoing concerns.

  • The Long-Term Care Crisis—Why Few Can Afford to Grow Old in America

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    On Dec. 5, KFF Health News hosted a virtual conversation about “Dying Broke,” our joint investigation with The New York Times into America’s long-term care crisis and what can be done to mitigate its growing financial and emotional toll.

  • The Health Care Workforce Under Pressure – Strikes, Shortages, and Staffing Requirements

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    Amid low unemployment and rising demand for services, today’s health care workforce is under pressure from several directions, including worker strikes; shortages of trained staff; and proposed new staffing standards for nurses and aides in nursing facilities. On November 16, a panel of three experts joined Larry Levitt, executive vice president for health policy at KFF, for a 45-minute discussion focused on the diverse challenges facing the health care workforce.