How Do Prices of Drugs for Weight Loss in the U.S. Compare to Peer Nations’ Prices? August 17, 2023 Issue Brief A class of drugs initially approved for diabetes treatment has captured the public’s and policymakers’ attention as interest in their off-label use for weight loss rises. The weight-loss benefits of these drugs have led to their prescribed use for obesity or overweight treatment. A new analysis compares list prices for…
KFF Tracking Poll July 2023: Substance Use Crisis And Accessing Treatment August 15, 2023 Poll Finding In the midst of an opioid epidemic in the United States, two-thirds of adults say either they or a family member have been impacted by drug or alcohol addiction. Three in ten say they or their family were addicted to prescription or illegal opioids. This survey explores treatments received by those who battled addiction, impacts of addiction, and support for policies aimed at reducing drug overdoses.
KFF Poll: Three-in-Ten People Say They or Someone in Their Family Has Been Addicted to Opioids, with Rural Families Hit Hardest August 15, 2023 News Release A new KFF poll assessing the broad reach of the nation’s opioids crisis on families across the United States reveals that three-in-ten adults (29%) say they or someone in their family have ever been addicted to opioids, including prescription painkillers and illegal drugs like heroin. Rural residents (42%) and White…
State Private Insurance Coverage Requirements for OTC Contraception Without a Prescription August 14, 2023 State Indicator
How Many People Use Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports and How Much Does Medicaid Spend on Those People? August 14, 2023 Issue Brief KFF examines how many Medicaid enrollees used Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) for aging, illness, or disability in 2020, how much Medicaid spent on these enrollees, and policy issues to watch in the coming years.
Do State Decisions to Prioritize Renewals for Medicaid Enrollees Who are Likely Ineligible Affect Early Disenrollment Rates? August 11, 2023 Blog Some states are prioritizing Medicaid renewals for enrollees flagged as likely to be ineligible. Early data from Arizona, Idaho, and Pennsylvania show disenrollment rates for flagged enrollees are higher than for other enrollees. This analysis considers why different state approaches to renewals may explain some – but not all – variation in disenrollment rates across the U.S.
Percentage of High School Students Not Meeting Recommended Physical Activity Level August 9, 2023 State Indicator
Spending on Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Payments Will Reach at Least $12.8 Billion in 2023 August 9, 2023 Issue Brief Annual bonus payments from the federal government to Medicare Advantage insurers have increased every year since 2015 and will reach at least $12.8 billion in 2023. Spending on bonus payments has grown faster than enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans.