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election 2020
Where Do the Democratic Candidates Stand on Health Reform?
Our newly updated slideshow explains where the Democratic primary candidates stand on health reform, as they prepare for tonight’s debate in Nevada. The slideshow includes information on candidates’ positions on Medicare-for-all, a public option, changes to existing Medicare and Medicaid programs, and drug prices.
Noteworthy
- election 2020
Health Care in the New Hampshire Democratic Primary: KFF Analysis of AP Votecast Polling
- election 2020
Health Issues and the Election Quiz
- Event
Drew Altman Chats with Governors Inslee and Polis About Their Public Option Plans
- jama forum
Don’t Be Surprised if the Next Big Health Care Debate Is About Drug Prices
new releases
- STIs
Most Americans Are Unaware of How Common STIs Are Among Adults and That Rates Are Rising
- health reform
Where Do the Democratic Candidates Stand on Health Reform?
This slideshow highlights where the leading Democratic presidential candidates stand on Medicare and a public option and some key differences across plans. - INDIVIDUAL MARKET
Individual Insurance Market Performance in Late 2019
New data through September 2019 finds that insurers in the individual market remain profitable in spite of the repeal of the individual mandate penalty and other policy changes that could have led healthier customers to leave.
- health costs
Surprise Bills Vary by Diagnosis and Type of Admission
A new issue brief looks at the prevalence of potential surprise medical bills based on patient diagnosis, emergency visits, and type of inpatient admission.
