Again, No Medicaid September 12, 2024 From Drew Altman In his latest column, KFF President and CEO Drew Altman explains why Medicaid, despite former President Donald Trump’s silence on the topic, warrants greater attention given the potential for drastic changes or cuts to it should Republicans win control in the election.
The Health Misinformation Monitor: Vaccine Misinformation Spreads as Children Head Back to School September 12, 2024 Page This edition highlights vaccine hesitancy and misinformation around MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccines as children return to school and measles cases resurge in parts of the U.S. It also examines emerging narratives around COVID-19 vaccine misinformation following the FDA approval of COVID-19 boosters and false claims linking mpox to the vaccines.
Debate Discussion of Health Costs Was Mostly Absent September 11, 2024 Quick Take Tuesday night’s presidential debate provided many memorable quotes including one from former President Trump when he was asked about his replacement plan for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare. Trump responded that he had “concepts of a plan” to replace the ACA but included no additional information on what…
The “Concept of a Plan” President Trump Proposed to Replace the ACA September 11, 2024 Quick Take When asked in the debate whether he had a replacement plan for the Affordable Care Act, former President Donald Trump said he had the “concepts of a plan.” If you look at Trump’s record as president, there is truth in that statement. He did, in fact, propose the concept of…
Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Payments Will Total at Least $11.8 Billion in 2024 September 11, 2024 Issue Brief In 2024, federal spending on Medicare Advantage bonus payments will total at least $11.8 billion, as nearly three-quarters of enrollees are in a plan that received bonus payments. The average bonus payment is higher for employer plans and lowest for special needs plans, raising questions about the implication of the quality bonus program for equity.
Youth Firearms Deaths Are on the Rise in the U.S. September 10, 2024 Quick Take The start of school was marked by deadly shootings at schools in Georgia and Maryland. Firearms are the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the U.S.
What Do the New Census Data Say About the Uninsured in 2023? September 10, 2024 Quick Take What do new Census Bureau data say about the uninsured? The uninsured rate remained at a near historic low of 8.0 % in 2023, per the Current Population Survey.
Household Health Spending Calculator September 10, 2024 Interactive This interactive tool, updated with 2022 data, helps users understand health care costs vary by family size, income, insurance, and health status. Use the dropdown menus to explore scenarios and trends in household health spending.
KFF Health Tracking Poll September 2024: Harris v. Trump on Key Health Care Issues September 10, 2024 Poll Finding Prior to the first fall presidential debate, a growing share of voters see the election as a referendum on abortion access, and Vice President Harris holds a strong advantage over former President Trump on the issue. The economy and inflation remain voters’ top issue, and many want to hear the candidates address health care costs.
A Growing Share of Voters See the Election as a Referendum on Abortion Access; Vice President Harris Holds a Strong Advantage on the Issue September 10, 2024 News Release Most voters (61%) now say that the outcome of this year’s presidential election will have a major impact on access to abortion in this country – up 10 percentage points from March, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds. The shift has occurred mainly among Democratic and independent voters over…
