Medicare Spending on Ozempic and Other GLP-1s Is Skyrocketing March 22, 2024 Blog This policy watch analyzes the latest data on Medicare Part D spending on GLP-1 drugs, initially approved to treat diabetes but in high demand as treatments for obesity, and shows how spending on these drugs has increased substantially in recent years.
Variability in Payment Rates for Abortion Services Under Medicaid March 28, 2024 Issue Brief This brief looks at Medicaid reimbursement rates for abortion services across states, including D&C and D&E procedures, and medication abortion. There is tremendous variability in how much states reimburse for abortion services.
Regina Guggenheim December 7, 2022 Person Regina joined KFF in 2022 after spending over 30 years in the theatrical and live entertainment industry, most recently serving as Vice President of Production and Theater Operations for Broadway San Francisco. Previous stage and production management positions include work for Madison Square Garden, Dodger Productions (NYC), and Gaylord Entertainment. Regina…
KFF Health Tracking Poll March 2024: Abortion in the 2024 Election and Beyond March 7, 2024 Poll Finding This poll finds 1 in 8 voters say abortion is the most important issue to their vote. They are younger, lean Democratic, and generally want abortion to be legal in all or most cases. The poll also gauges the public’s views on abortion-related policies, including a national 16-week abortion ban and allowing abortion for pregnancy-related emergencies.
Women’s Views of Abortion Access and Policies in the Dobbs Era: Insights From the KFF Health Tracking Poll April 5, 2024 Poll Finding Our latest poll finds one in five women of reproductive age in states with abortion bans say either they or someone they personally know has had difficulty obtaining an abortion. Majorities of women across states—including in those with abortion bans—think abortion should be legal in all or most cases and support a range of policies that protect abortion access.
