Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for Medicaid and Multiplier December 20, 2024 State Indicator FMAP
A New Reproductive Health Landscape? Possible Actions that Could be Undertaken During the Second Trump Administration December 19, 2024 Issue Brief This brief reviews some of the possible actions of the incoming Trump administration and new Congress based on campaign statements, policies implemented by the first Trump administration, and proposals forwarded by allied conservative think tanks and antiabortion advocacy groups.
How Medicare Negotiated Drug Prices Compare to Other Countries December 19, 2024 Issue Brief This analysis finds that Medicare’s negotiated prices for 10 high-expenditure prescription drugs are lower than what private Medicare drug plans had been paying, but still much higher than the prices available in 11 other wealthy nations.. It is available on the Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker.
Myths About Raw Milk and Vaccines – KFF Health Misinformation Monitor December 19, 2024 Page This volume explores narratives linking vaccines to autism and misleading claims about the benefits of raw milk. It examines how trust and perceived expertise influence misinformation and AI’s role in spreading false mental health information.
Key Facts about the Uninsured Population December 18, 2024 Issue Brief This issue brief describes trends in health coverage in 2023, examines the characteristics of the uninsured population ages 0-64, and summarizes the access and financial implications of not having coverage.
What’s Next for State Abortion Ballot Initiatives? December 18, 2024 Blog This brief examines what the November election and prior efforts to enshrine abortion rights at the ballot box mean for those states and what’s next, including the future of abortion restrictions in states where voters enshrined abortion rights where abortion was banned or restricted, as well as those that do not have abortion bans.
Hospital Margins Rebounded in 2023, But Rural Hospitals and Those With High Medicaid Shares Were Struggling More Than Others December 18, 2024 Issue Brief This data note examines trends in hospital margins from 2018 through 2023 and how operating margins varied across different types of hospitals in 2023. It shows the industry overall experienced a rebound in 2023 after margins fell sharply the previous year, though some hospitals – particularly those in rural areas and those who see many Medicaid patients – continue to struggle.
Making Sense of Medicaid Work Requirements December 17, 2024 From Drew Altman In this column, KFF President and CEO Drew Altman examines the data and history around adding work requirements to Medicaid and why the administrative burdens it imposes may offset any savings even for states that ideologically favor such an approach.
The Impact of HIV on Women in the United States December 16, 2024 Fact Sheet This factsheet provides an overview of the impact of HIV on women in the U.S.
