What Privacy and Protection Standards are in Place for Medicaid Enrollees’ Personal Data? June 23, 2025 Blog This policy watch discusses the data privacy protections in Medicaid and the implications of breaches or violations of those protections.
Impacts of Federal Actions on Extreme Heat and Health July 17, 2025 Issue Brief Between 1999 and 2023, the number of heat-related deaths in the U.S. increased by 117%. KFF analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that American Indian or Alaska Native and Black people are at higher risk of experiencing a heat-related death compared to their White counterparts. Estimates suggest that heat events in the U.S result in approximately $1 billion in excess health care costs each year. If left unaddressed, climate change could cost the U.S. economy approximately $14.5 trillion over the next fifty years.
