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The U.S. Government and Global Health
FeatureThis Health Policy 101 chapter outlines the U.S. government's historical efforts in global health, which aim to improve health in low- and middle-income countries. While the U.S. has been engaged in international health activities for over a century and has historically been the largest funder and implementer of global health programs worldwide, it is currently undergoing a fundamental shift, with a significantly reduced footprint and role. Key issues addressed include the future direction of U.S.…
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What the Election Could Mean for the Mexico City Policy and U.S. Foreign Aid
Issue BriefThis analysis outlines the potential reach of a prominent conservative proposal — widely seen as a blueprint for another Trump administration — that recommends expanding the Mexico City Policy to include virtually all U.S. foreign assistance. It looks at the amount of funding, the number of organizations, the range of foreign assistance sectors, and other variables that could be affected should the proposal be implemented.
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Analysis of Federal Bills to Strengthen Maternal Health Care
Fact SheetThe bills in this table address a number of related maternity care issues, including extending Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to one year, funding for clinical training on health equity and implicit bias, developing broader networks of maternity care providers in rural areas, and research on the potential benefits of Medicaid coverage for doula care.
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Donor Government Funding for Family Planning in 2023
ReportThis report provides an analysis of donor government funding to address family planning in low- and middle-income countries in 2023, which totaled US$1.47 billion, and was an increase of 7% (US$101 million) compared to the 2022 amount (US$1.37 billion); although, it was still below the peak level reached in 2019 (US$1.58 billion). The overall increase was due to increased bilateral funding from most donor governments; multilateral funding (contributions to UNFPA’s core resources) declined slightly.
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State Actions to Protect and Expand Access to Abortion Services
Issue BriefThis brief reviews the status of state actions to strengthen and guarantee abortion access to their residents, as well as to prepare for the likely increase in demand for abortion services in those states should the high court overturn the constitutional right to abortion established by Roe v. Wade.
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The Federal Family Planning Program Has Not Recovered from Trump Era Restrictions
Quick InsightsThe number of family planning clients served by the federal Title X program has not yet recovered from the 2019 Trump Administration regulations that resulted in a mass exodus of sites.
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Navigating Uncertainty: The Latest Challenge to the Title X Family Planning Safety Net
Quick InsightsThe Administration's latest funding deadline and guidance shift intensifies pressure to the reproductive health safety net at a time when the number of uninsured individuals is projected to rise due to Medicaid cuts and expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, and Planned Parenthood clinics have lost their federal Medicaid funding.
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States Routinely Cover Most Contraceptives, but More Variation for Other Family Planning Services
FeatureStates Routinely Cover Most Contraceptives, but More Variation for Other Family Planning Services Download
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5 Key Facts About Medicaid and Family Planning
Issue BriefAmid debates to limit federal Medicaid support, this brief presents five facts to know about Medicaid’s role for family planning.