Emma Wager July 19, 2021 Person Emma Wager is a senior policy analyst for the Program on the ACA and the Peterson-Kaiser Health System Tracker. Her work examines access and affordability of healthcare in the United States, primarily in the individual market, as well as general trends in health spending and outcomes in the U.S. and…
Rayna Wallace January 30, 2023 Person Rayna Wallace is a policy analyst with the Program on Patient and Consumer Protections. In this role, she conducts research and policy analysis on barriers consumers face while navigating the health care system and how federal regulations could affect consumers’ experiences with their health insurance. She holds a B.S. in…
Ten Things to Know About Consolidation in Health Care Provider Markets April 19, 2024 News Release Mergers and acquisitions involving hospitals and other health care providers are drawing attention from federal and state regulators, including the Federal Trade Commission, and policymakers amid concerns that such consolidations can reduce competition and contribute to the high costs of health care. A new KFF brief examines and summarizes the…
Update on Children’s COVID-19 and Routine Vaccination Trends Heading into Winter and as Respiratory Viruses Surge November 9, 2022 Blog This policy watch describes recent trends in children’s COVID-19 and routine vaccinations and explores strategies to increase vaccination rates among children as we head into the winter season.
Abortions Later in Pregnancy in a Post-Dobbs Era February 21, 2024 Issue Brief This brief explains why individuals may seek abortions later in pregnancy, how often these procedures occur, and the various laws which regulate access to abortions later in pregnancy across the country.
Vaccination Coverage Among Children Age 24 Months by Race/Ethnicity November 6, 2023 State Indicator Immunization, Vaccination, Vaccine
