President Biden touched on several health policy issues in his State of the Union speech. Check out these KFF resources for information on six top topics:
ACA & Medicaid. President Biden called on Congress to make the enhanced ACA subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act permanent. Learn more about the subsidies and which states haven’t expanded Medicaid.
COVID-19. The Biden Administration recently announced it will end the public health emergency on May 11. Learn what this affects and when.
This survey finds that nearly four-in-ten adults say their households were recently sick with COVID-19, the Flu, or RSV, and news of the viruses is making many more likely to wear masks and take other precautions. It also explores uptake of the new bivalent booster, why many vaccinated adults have not gotten it, and enthusiasm for another shot among those who have. Read the full poll finding.
As he takes the reins of the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee, the independent from Vermont and implacable champion of “Medicare for All” maps out his strategy for negotiating with Republicans — and Big Pharma.
News and Headlines
News and headlines from Kaiser Health News (KHN) and California Healthline (CHL). Follow KHN on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and CHL on Facebook
"Capping insulin costs for patients is an idea that really resonates with people who are struggling with healthcare costs but it's highly unlikely to pass in a divided Congress," said KFF EVP Larry Levitt.
Some diabetes drugs are rising in popularity as weight loss aids, but they may come with more risks than benefits. KHN's Celine Gounder joined CBS Mornings to discuss the rising popularity of the drugs, who is eligible and the costs.
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