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ICYMI, Health Affairs This Week took a look at the recent government shutdown, how health policy plays into it, HHS layoffs, the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, the ACA marketplace, and more.

Today's Featured Articles

Private Equity–Owned Hospices Report Highest Profits, Lowest Patient Care Spending Compared With Other Ownership Models

Alexander Soltoff et al.

To learn more about this paper, check out an episode of A Health Podyssey featuring Alexander Soltoff

Medicaid Cuts Threaten Pregnancy And Postpartum Coverage, Access To Care, And Health

Annaliese Johnson et al.

More on Hospice Care

CMS’s Hospice Star Rating System Limited By Missing Data

Amanda C. Chen and David C. Grabowski (June 2025)

Private Equity Acquisitions Of Hospices Are Increasing; Ownership Remains Opaque

Melissa D. Aldridge et al. (September 2024)

Hospice Improves Care Quality For Older Adults With Dementia In Their Last Month Of Life

Krista L. Harrison et al. (June 2022)

LIVE with Jennifer Kao on the Risk Evaluation On Generic Approvals Of US Pharmaceuticals

Join us for a free live taping of A Health Podyssey on Wednesday October 22 where Jennifer Kao will discuss her upcoming paper exploring the impact of risk evaluation and mitigation strategies on generic approvals of US pharmaceutical products.

Health Benefits in 2025: Insights from the KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey

Join Health Affairs and KFF’s Matthew Rae on November 5 for an exclusive Insider virtual event exploring the findings from the KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey, reporting on benefits in 2025.

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