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Is hospital market concentration related to medical debt?
Yes, and policymakers could mitigate medical debt burdens by encouraging competition and limiting provider consolidation.
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How maternity care varies among the US and five high-income countries
There are important differences in maternal care delivery across countries, most notably in the postpartum period. Exploring different models of care and their impacts could help inform policymakers interested in improving maternity care.
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Health care affordability in employer versus private nongroup coverage before the American Rescue Plan Act
Adults with nongroup coverage reported larger average per person family out-of-pocket premiums and health care costs than adults with employer-sponsored insurance. Their families were also more likely to forgo needed health care because of its cost.
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Proposed 2026 Payment Notice: Marketplace standards and insurance reforms
The 2026 Payment Notice is expected to be the Biden administration’s last significant rulemaking on the Affordable Care Act. In this article, researchers summarize provisions related to Marketplaces, insurance reforms, and the advance premium tax credit.
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How is reproductive health care changing after Dobbs?
Explore key facts and statistics on the current reproductive health landscapes in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
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