The U.S. Government and the World Health Organization
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KFF Health Tracking Poll: The Public’s Views of Funding Reductions to Medicaid
FeatureAs Congress works to pass the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which includes significant changes to Medicaid and the ACA, the latest KFF Health Tracking Poll examines the views of groups that could be most directly impacted by the impending legislation. The poll finds most of the public is worried about the consequences of federal funding reductions to Medicaid, including rural residents, those with lower incomes, and across partisans.
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Beyond Cost, What Barriers to Health Care do Consumers Face?
Issue BriefHigh cost-sharing and expenses not covered by insurance leave some people with expensive medical bills. But costs are not the only barriers to health care access. According to KFF's new analysis, many adults can face logistical barriers to care, like work schedules or finding a doctor in network or appointment. In 2022, about 1 in 5 adults under age 65 experienced at least one barrier to accessing care aside from cost. The full analysis and…
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Trump Administration Actions to Curb Data Collection Related to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI)
Issue BriefThis brief describes Trump Administration efforts to scale back or modify data collection on sexual orientation and gender identity variables in federal surveys. It specifically focuses on changes in three national surveys that are representative of these efforts: the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS), and the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS).
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The Role Health Care Issues Played in the 2024 Election: An Analysis of AP VoteCast
Poll FindingKFF's analysis of KFF/AP VoteCast supplemental questions shows how abortion, abortion-related ballot measures, and other health care issues influenced the 2024 election.
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Congressional District Interactive Map: Medicaid Enrollment by Eligibility Group
Issue BriefKFF’s new interactive maps illustrate Medicaid enrollment by congressional district and eligibility group. In half of Republican congressional districts, at least 20% of residents are enrolled in Medicaid, and in half of Democratic districts, at least 25% are enrolled.
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Current and Historical Public Opinion on Medicare-for-All and Other National Health Plan Proposals
Fact SheetThis chart pack summarizes KFF polling data on public opinion on Medicare-for-all and other national health plan proposals. The latest update finds that two-thirds of the public supports Medicare-for-all, while support changes drastically as respondents hear arguments from proponents and critics.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Report on Pediatric Gender Dysphoria and Gender Conversion Efforts
Issue BriefThis brief examines the main points raised in an HHS report reviewing evidence on gender affirming care concerning psychotherapy. It focuses on recommendations around “exploratory therapy,” which could include gender conversion practices, as well as the current legal and policy environment across the country regarding this practice.
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Many Adults Are Unaware of the Abortion Pill’s Safety and Prevalence as Misleading Claims Link the Medication to Wastewater Contamination — The Monitor
FeatureFindings from KFF’s July Health Tracking Poll show that much of the public is unsure of the abortion pill mifepristone’s safety. Plus, some groups opposed to abortion are citing a misleading paper in an effort to classify mifepristone as a water contaminant, despite criticism of the paper’s methodology.
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Proposed Medicaid Federal Match Penalty for States that Have Expanded Coverage for Immigrants: State-by-State Estimates
Issue BriefThis analysis examines the potential impacts of a provision in the House reconciliation bill that proposes reducing the federal matching rate for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion population from 90% to 80% for states that either provide health coverage or financial assistance to purchase health coverage to individuals who are not “a qualified alien.”