A Brief History of the Affordable Care Act October 1, 2024 Quick Take Favorable public opinion about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is at its high point according to KFF polling. With other policy issues getting voters’ attention, it’s not surprising the law’s future doesn’t rank highly as a voter concern. However, the law has been the topic of presidential campaign rhetoric, especially…
What Do the New Census Data Say About the Uninsured in 2023? September 10, 2024 Quick Take What do new Census Bureau data say about the uninsured? The uninsured rate remained at a near historic low of 8.0 % in 2023, per the Current Population Survey.
Youth Firearms Deaths Are on the Rise in the U.S. September 10, 2024 Quick Take The start of school was marked by deadly shootings at schools in Georgia and Maryland. Firearms are the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the U.S.
The Efficacy of a New Long-Acting Injectable PrEP September 12, 2024 Quick Take The news today about the efficacy of a new long-acting injectable PrEP, the second such breakthrough announcement in recent months, is nothing short of groundbreaking.
Debate Discussion of Health Costs Was Mostly Absent September 11, 2024 Quick Take Tuesday night’s presidential debate provided many memorable quotes including one from former President Trump when he was asked about his replacement plan for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare. Trump responded that he had “concepts of a plan” to replace the ACA but included no additional information on what…
Examining Abortion-Related Ballot Measures in Nebraska and Missouri September 13, 2024 Quick Take While former President Trump has stated that overturning Roe v. Wade turned the decision of abortion back to states and “the people are now deciding,” it is a complicated political and legal road…
Mental Health Parity with Less Math Required September 16, 2024 Quick Take The federal government has finalized significant updates to mental health parity requirements for employer health plans and individual private health insurance.
State Abortion Policies Affect Care for Pregnancy Loss September 12, 2024 Quick Take Many physicians fear criminalization if state authorities challenge whether their patients qualify under the narrow and vague exceptions in state bans.
The “Concept of a Plan” President Trump Proposed to Replace the ACA September 11, 2024 Quick Take When asked in the debate whether he had a replacement plan for the Affordable Care Act, former President Donald Trump said he had the “concepts of a plan.” If you look at Trump’s record as president, there is truth in that statement. He did, in fact, propose the concept of…
