Public Policies Promoting Healthy Eating and Exercise
Implementing public policies to reduce obesity may help prevent chronic disease and increase life expectancy, particularly for low-income individuals.
Medicare Extra for All
State Options for Making Wise Investments in the Direct Care Workforce
Excess Administrative Costs Burden the U.S. Health Care System
Comprehensive Reform to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Meaningful Protection From Surprise Medical Bills
Expanding Medicaid in All States Would Save 14,000 Lives Per Year
In addition to saving lives, expanding Medicaid would have wide-ranging benefits for residents of the 17 nonexpansion states—benefits that go far beyond boosting health insurance coverage and improving access to care.
These Conservative State Officials’ Lawsuits Attacking Federal Protections Harm Their Fellow Residents
Some state officials are using litigation in an attempt to undermine people’s wages, well-being, and access to health care—and the Trump administration is on their side.
4 Ways to Improve Access to Mental Health Services in Asian American Communities
More than 7 million Asian Americans reported poor mental health status in 2017, but too many face systemic barriers to treatment.
ACA Sabotage Puts Women’s Health at Risk
The Trump administration has repeatedly worked to sabotage the Affordable Care Act and restrict access to health care services, compromising access and resulting in higher prices for women.
What the 2017 Census Data Won’t Show About Families Struggling in the Trump Economy
The most damaging effects of the Trump administration’s policies are yet to come.
Interactive: State Actions Taken to Combat Federal ACA Sabotage
This interactive illustrates actions taken by states to combat federal sabotage of the Affordable Care Act.
The Uneven Expansion of Access to Paid Sick Days
Too many private-sector workers, especially in Southern and Midwest states, do not have access to paid sick days, jeopardizing their family’s health and economic security—as well as their own.
How States Are Combating Federal ACA Sabotage
As the federal government continues to undermine the health care system, states are taking matters into their own hands.
New Scam Pre-Existing Conditions Bill Provides No Cover to Vote for Judge Brett Kavanaugh
A new proposal augments the threat Judge Kavanaugh poses to people with pre-existing conditions.
Women of Color Will Lose the Most if Roe v. Wade Is Overturned
If President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee is appointed and overturns Roe v. Wade, the challenges women of color face when trying to access health care will be even greater.
How Medicaid Cuts Could Threaten Public School Students and Teachers in Every State
If federal lawmakers’ attacks on Medicaid succeed, states could be forced to fill the resulting budget holes with cuts to public education, leading to lower salaries for teachers or higher tuition for college students.
Income Inequality and Life Expectancy
Tobacco prevention public policies are proven to help reduce smoking rates, but they may also help increase life expectancy, particularly for lower-income populations.
Estimated Increases in 2019 Premiums by Congressional District Due to ACA Sabotage
The average marketplace enrollee will pay about $1,000 more for health insurance than they should due to mandate repeal and the short-term plan rule.
How the U.S. Health Insurance System Excludes Abortion
Abortion is considered to be a separate, politicized entity within the broader health insurance system, but a lack of coverage for this critical health care can have devastating impacts on women.