Medicaid eligibility and spending vary sharply by state
October 20, 2026
Individual health insurance enrollment drops sharply
October 15, 2026
ACA Enrollment Plummets After Tax Credit Expiry
October 13, 2026
RoseVilla launches sustainable senior campus expansion in Portland
September 30, 2026
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Medicaid Expansion Adopted by 41 States, Ten Resist
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CDC Revises Measles Death Count Amid Pennsylvania Controversy
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HHS Revises Rules, Narrowing Civil Rights Enforcement Scope
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U.S. shifts global health aid to bilateral deals with funding
Job-Based Health Insurance Costs Surge for Workers
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15 with Plan Changes
Medicare's open enrollment (Oct 15-Dec 7) lets beneficiaries switch plans, adjust drug coverage, and make changes effective Jan 1 for…
October 10, 2026
Medicaid overhaul shifts burden onto states with expansion programs
The 2025 Medicaid overhaul imposes stricter rules and funding cuts, disproportionately impacting states with Affordable Care Act expansion programs.
October 8, 2026
Americans Favor National Health Plan Over Costs
A new Kaiser Family Foundation poll shows two-thirds of Americans favor Medicare-for-all, a significant rise in support for a single…
October 6, 2026
Ingleside Meadowood, Lenbrook Announce Leadership Transitions
Ingleside Meadowood and Lenbrook announce leadership transitions as Lynn O'Connor steps down on May 7, 2027, ending her tenure focused…
September 29, 2026
Senior living firm targets healthspan gap with science-backed programs
HumanGood targets the healthspan gap with science-backed programs to help seniors live longer in good health, addressing a trillion-dollar opportunity.
September 26, 2026
Community Partnerships Drive Hepatitis C Elimination in England
Community partnerships drive hepatitis c elimination in England, bridging medical innovation with trusted channels to improve patient access.
September 22, 2026
Clinical Trials Risk Losing Patients Due to Operational Errors
Manchester NHS and MHRA launch sandbox for real-world tech testing
Partnership Boosts Shared Decision-Making in Rare Diseases
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Pediatric Intensive Care Units Vanishing Nationwide Amid Cost Cuts
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Medicare premiums and out-of-pocket costs keep rising
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Europe adopts strict AI regulations amid US policy uncertainty
Touchmark Starts Work on Alaska Senior Living Project
Touchmark begins construction on 14-acre Anchorage project, featuring 244 residences including independent units and memory care.
October 2, 2026
CEPI funds African vaccine for Bundibugyo ebolavirus
CEPI allocates up to $16.5 million to develop an African vaccine for Bundibugyo ebolavirus, advancing preclinical and phase 1 trials.
September 21, 2026
NHS shifts care to community services
NHS shifts care to community services to provide more local care and reduce hospital pressure with community services.
September 16, 2026
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Pediatric Intensive Care Units Vanishing Nationwide Amid Cost Cuts
Hospital units dedicated to treating the nation’s sickest children are disappearing across the country. In the past year,…
By Alia Kamal October 28, 2026
Healthcare costs forcing Americans to make tough choices
Healthcare costs forcing Americans to make tough choices like selling homes and delaying care.
By Alia Kamal October 27, 2026
Oregon law boosts hospital financial aid
Oregon law boosts hospital financial aid for patients who qualify, providing assistance without requiring an application.
By Lucy Baker October 26, 2026
Rural Georgia hospitals get obstetric carts
Rural Georgia hospitals get obstetric carts to address gap in obstetric care services.
By Freya Taylor October 25, 2026
Valadao Defends Medicaid Cuts Vote
Rep David Valadao defends his vote on medicaid cuts that may affect recipients like Ulises Hernandez.
By Lucy Baker October 24, 2026
KFF Health News Weekly Highlights
KFF Health News covers recent developments on Medicare for All and hospital patient financial aid, one of the…
By Freya Taylor October 23, 2026
Job-Based Health Insurance Costs Surge for Workers
Job-based health insurance costs surged 9% in 2024, hitting $7,471 annually for workers—outpacing wage growth and straining budgets…
By Freya Taylor October 22, 2026
Americans deeply split on trusted health sources
New KFF polling reveals deep partisan divides in trusted health sources, with doctors still leading but CDC and…
By Lucy Baker October 21, 2026
Medicaid eligibility and spending vary sharply by state
Medicaid eligibility and spending vary sharply by state—discover how income thresholds, benefit packages, and ACA expansion choices create…
By Freya Taylor October 20, 2026
State Abortion Laws Vary with Exceptions and Gestational Limits
State abortion laws vary significantly, with 18 states imposing bans or early gestational limits as of October 2026,…
By Freya Taylor October 19, 2026