Fertility Awareness-Based Methods to Prevent Pregnancy
This fact sheet provides an overview of fertility awareness-based methods to prevent pregnancy and their efficacy rates, and discusses associated costs and insurance coverage of these methods.
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Health Policy Issues in Women’s Health
FeatureThis Health Policy 101 chapter explores how national and state policies shape coverage and access to care for women, with a focus on recent policy and legal developments that affect women's health. It takes a deeper dive into the policies that drive health coverage and costs, reproductive and maternal health access, mental health care, and intimate partner violence and how these policies shape the health of women who are at greater risk of being marginalized,…
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The U.S. Government and Global Health
FeatureThis Health Policy 101 chapter outlines the U.S. government's historical efforts in global health, which aim to improve health in low- and middle-income countries. While the U.S. has been engaged in international health activities for over a century and has historically been the largest funder and implementer of global health programs worldwide, it is currently undergoing a fundamental shift, with a significantly reduced footprint and role. Key issues addressed include the future direction of U.S.…
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Recent Policy Proposals Could Weaken the Reproductive Health Safety Net as More People Become Uninsured
Issue BriefThis brief looks at recent policy proposals including the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Law, the Medina v. Planned Parenthood decision, and the withholding of Title X funds and how they will impact the reproductive health safety net at the same time that there is an increase in the uninsured.
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The Trump Administration’s Foreign Aid Review: Status of U.S. Family Planning and Reproductive Health Efforts
Fact SheetFact sheet examining actions taken by the Trump administration and their impact on global family planning and reproductive health efforts.
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10 Key Data Points About the Experiences of LGBT+ Women and Their Access to Care
Issue BriefThis brief presents key data points on the health care experiences of LGBT+ women from the KFF Women’s Health Survey, a nationally representative survey of women in the United States conducted from May 13 – June 18, 2024.
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KFF Health Tracking Poll: Views of the One Big Beautiful Bill
FeatureThis poll finds two-thirds of the public view the "One Big Beautiful Bill" legislation unfavorably, and its favorability erodes further when people hear about its potential health impacts. As Congress debates changes to Medicaid and the ACA as part of the bill, each program's popularity is at a record high.
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An Update on PEPFAR Reauthorization
Policy WatchThis Policy Watch provides an update on the status of PEPFAR reauthorization, which expired on March 25, 2025, allowing certain provisions to lapse.
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5 Key Facts About Medicaid and Family Planning
Issue BriefAmid debates to limit federal Medicaid support, this brief presents five facts to know about Medicaid’s role for family planning.
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Major Federal and State Funding Cuts Facing Planned Parenthood
Issue BriefThis issue brief presents data from the most recent tracking poll asking if people have ever visited a Planned Parenthood clinic for health care services and looks at the funding cuts Planned Parenthood is currently facing including Medicaid, Title X, and Teen Pregnancy Prevention funds.