The bill’s changes to Medicaid, like increased application requirements, work-reporting requirements, and higher out-of-pocket costs, will leave many young adults vulnerable to losing coverage.
About 10 percent of adults report daily tobacco or nicotine use, and another 5 percent report nondaily use. Urban researchers provide an up-to-date baseline that can inform changemakers’ strategies to address inequities in tobacco and nicotine use.
In a December 2024 survey, 63 percent of adults ages 18 to 64 reported they would be interested in a “Food Is Medicine” program if a health care provider recommended one.
During its 33 years, the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule has produced major fee misvaluations, contributing to primary care clinician shortages. Read Health Affairs Forefront's three-part series that explores several key issues:
