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Health Policy
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Why the Trump administration’s university funding freezes is a health story
Health journalists need to keep the public informed on what’s at stake amid the Trump admin’s university funding freezes.
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Navigating public health and politics in fluoride coverage
A swirl of new research, legal fights and political shifts are pushing water fluoridation back into the headlines — and…
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After setting enrollment records, ACA still needs improvement
2025 could be the last year with record enrollment ACA health plans if Republicans in Congress succeed in letting the…
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Despite criticism, the ACA has helped more Americans access health insurance
What’s left out of many discussions about the ACA are all the ways the law has helped Americans get better…
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Looming budget cuts: What to know when covering Medicaid for older adults
If the Fiscal Year 2025 budget passes, it needs to be offset by $880 billion in cuts, making Medicaid a…
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How the ACA changed health insurance in the U.S.
Find out more about the significant impact the Affordable Care Act has had on the U.S. health insurance system.
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Telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries gets another reprieve
The continuing resolution avoiding a government shutdown also extended telehealth benefits for Medicare beneficiaries for six months.
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Why cutting sign-up days and navigator funds undermines ACA gains
Learn how shortening the open sign-up period and cutting funding for health benefit navigators could limit enrollment in the Affordable…
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What’s at stake for older adults amid proposed Medicaid cuts
If Congress slashes $880 billion from the proposed federal budget, it will mean significant Medicaid cuts.
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Gutting USAID won’t solve the budget deficit. It will cost lives
A recent poll reveals the most prominent myths about USAID, and how journalists can help set the record straight.