Five Key Facts About Immigrants with Limited English Proficiency
This brief presents 5 key facts about immigrants with limited English proficiency, drawing from the KFF/ LA Times Survey of Immigrants.
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KFF Examines the Hyde Amendment and its Impact in States Without Abortion Bans
News ReleaseKFF takes a new look at the continued impact of the Hyde Amendment, the federal ban on payment for abortion services, in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision.
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The Hyde Amendment and Coverage for Abortion Services Under Medicaid in the Post-Roe Era
Issue BriefThis brief details the federal programs that are affected by the Hyde Amendment and laws and regulations that have a similar goal, provides estimates on the share of women insured by Medicaid affected by the law, reviews the impact of the law on their access to abortion services, and discusses the potential effect if the law were to be repealed.
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A Closer Look at Medicaid Expansion Efforts in Mississippi
Policy WatchThis policy watch examines Mississippi's recent Medicaid expansion activity, what expansion could mean for residents and the economy, and key developments to watch.
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Charges for Emails with Doctors and other Healthcare Providers
Issue BriefPatient-provider email messaging accelerated early in the COVID-19 pandemic as more patients sought medical care remotely, and the addition of billing codes for digital health services and subsequent changes in insurers’ payment policies have enabled providers to bill insurers and patients for messaging.
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Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver Watch: A Closer Look at Recent Approvals to Address Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN)
Issue BriefThis issue brief provides an overview of how Section 1115 waivers have been used to address the health-related social needs of enrollees, including a summary of recent approvals for eight states.
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Want to Learn About Women’s Health in your State? Check out KFF’s Updated Interactive Dashboard
News ReleaseKFF recently updated its interactive dashboard with national and state data on women’s health, as well as information about various policies that affect women’s health.
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Access to Medical Advancements and Technologies
Issue BriefThis brief provides an overview of diversity in clinical trials, disparities in access to novel drug therapies and other treatments, and the implications for health and health care.
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State Profiles for Womens Health
FeatureThe KFF State Profiles for Women’s Health database offers the latest national and state data and policies on a broad range of state-level statistics and policies of importance to women including health status, insurance and Medicaid coverage, use of preventive services, contraceptive coverage, sexual health, maternal and infant health, and abortion policies. Many indicators also provide state-level information for women of different racial and ethnic groups.
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Commercialization of COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments, and Tests: Implications for Access and Coverage
Issue BriefWith the depletion of the federal-purchased supply of COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and tests following the end of the public health emergency, this resource provides an overview of the implications of these changes for access to people covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance, as well as those who are uninsured.