U.S. Global Health Legislation Tracker November 1, 2023 Fact Sheet This tracker provides a listing of global health-related legislation introduced in the current Congress.
Medicare Part D in 2024: A First Look at Prescription Drug Plan Availability, Premiums, and Cost Sharing November 8, 2023 Issue Brief Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage is available for people with Medicare who enroll in private plans, either a stand-alone prescription drug plan (PDP) for people in traditional Medicare, or a Medicare Advantage plan that covers all Medicare benefits, including prescription drugs (MA-PD). This issue brief provides an overview of Part D plan availability and premiums in 2024 and key trends over time.
Trans People in the U.S.: Identities, Demographics, and Wellbeing September 28, 2023 Issue Brief The recently released KFF/Washington Post Trans Survey is the most in-depth, representative survey of transgender adults living in the U.S. Building on that report, and using the survey data, this analysis provides the most comprehensive representative profile of trans Americans ever complied, while also offering insights on their experiences in the health care system.
Key Facts on Health Coverage of Immigrants September 17, 2023 Fact Sheet This fact sheet provides an overview of health coverage for immigrants based on data from the 2023 KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants, the largest nationally representative survey focused on immigrants.
Medicare Advantage Insurers Will Collect at Least $12.8 Billion in Federal Bonus Payments in 2023—a Nearly 30% Increase from 2022 August 9, 2023 News Release Federal spending on bonus payments to insurance companies that offer Medicare Advantage plans will reach at least $12.8 billion in 2023, according to a new KFF analysis. That is a nearly 30% increase from 2022, and more than quadruple the spending in 2015. These data come from one of three…
Medicare Advantage in 2023: Enrollment Update and Key Trends August 9, 2023 Issue Brief In 2023, more than half (51%) of eligible Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. This brief provides current information about Medicare Advantage enrollment, by plan type and firm, and shows how enrollment varies by state and county.
Understanding Mergers Between Hospitals and Health Systems in Different Markets August 23, 2023 Issue Brief This brief explains the role and implications of cross-market mergers between hospitals and health systems that operate in different regions and describes the approaches that government antitrust agencies have taken in reviewing these types of transactions.
Spending on Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Payments Will Reach at Least $12.8 Billion in 2023 August 9, 2023 Issue Brief Annual bonus payments from the federal government to Medicare Advantage insurers have increased every year since 2015 and will reach at least $12.8 billion in 2023. Spending on bonus payments has grown faster than enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans.
State-Funded Health Coverage for Immigrants as of July 2023 July 26, 2023 Fact Sheet This fact sheet provides an overview of state-funded coverage for immigrants as of July 2023.
Understanding the Role of the FTC, DOJ, and States in Challenging Anticompetitive Practices Of Hospitals and Other Health Care Providers August 7, 2023 Issue Brief This brief explains the role of federal and state antitrust agencies in challenging anticompetitive practices among hospitals and other health care providers, including the legal authority of federal and state agencies, the role that they play in enforcing antitrust laws, and proposed options for strengthening their authority.