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Poll: Significantly More People Support a Public Option than Medicare-for-All
Ahead of tonight’s Democratic presidential debate, Sen. Bernie Sanders is the candidate most trusted on health care by Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents, though the Medicare-for-all plan he’s championed is significantly less popular than a “public option” approach.
news releases
- women’s health policy
Access to Reproductive Health Care for Low-Income Women 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. - politics
Health Policy Resources for Covering the Democratic Presidential Primary Debates
Health care ranks high on the list of issues in the Democratic presidential campaign season. Here’s our collection of key health policy resources for journalists covering the debates. - medicaid
Total Medicaid Spending Growth of 6.2% on Average for States in FY 2020, Enrollment Remains Essentially Flat
Rising costs for prescription drugs, provider rate increases and care for the elderly and people with disabilities are factors, annual 50-state survey finds.
events
- 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. - 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.
