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Abortion at SCOTUS: Can States Ban Emergency Abortion Care for Pregnant Patients?
On Wednesday, April 24, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Idaho v. United States, which focuses on whether the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), a federal law requiring hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment to patients who present to their emergency rooms, preempts state abortion laws. This brief provides background on the case and EMTALA and the potential impact of a ruling.
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In San Francisco’s Chinatown, a CEO Works With the Community To Bolster Hospital
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Retiree Health Benefits: Going, Going, Nearly Gone?
In an analysis of five national surveys, KFF found that the share of Medicare-age adults with employer- or union-sponsored retiree health coverage has been shrinking and appears to be on the way to extinction.
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10 Things to Know About Consolidation Among Providers
As policymakers and regulators pay more attention to consolidation in health care provider markets, this brief examines and summarizes the evidence about consolidation, including recent trends, the impact on prices and quality, and proposals to address consolidation and increase competition.
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How States Are Using Medicaid Waivers to Help Incarcerated Individuals
KFF examines a new waiver opportunity that allows states to request a partial waiver of the inmate exclusion policy from CMS to help smooth individuals’ transitions back into the community with “reentry services.”
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Beyond the Data by Drew Altman
In his regular Beyond the Data columns, CEO Drew Altman discusses what the data, polls, and journalism produced by KFF mean for policy and for people.