Dear John,

ICYMI, we released a Health Policy Brief from Fenaba R. Addo which explores how consumer debt is linked to health outcomes and disparities, and emerging evidence highlights areas where policy action and further research could improve equity.

The Latest on Drug Policies

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Mattingly will join Health Affairs’ Laura Tollen to get Insiders up to speed on the latest drug policy developments and what to expect later in 2026.

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Today's Featured Articles

Senate Fails To Extend Enhanced ACA Subsidies; Focus Turns To House

Katie Keith

part of our Health Policy At A Crossroads series

Addressing Low-Value Care In Traditional Medicare

Michael E. Chernew and A. Mark Fendrick

Medicaid Financing And The Health Care Safety Net: Preparing For Challenges Ahead

Michael C. Wang and Paula Chatterjee

part of our Medicaid Financing series

Rising health care spending may bring challenges for consumers, but ongoing growth also invites entrepreneurs, such as private equity firms, to capitalize on health care’s unique financial opportunities.

Exclusive to Health Affairs Insiders, this new trend report examines the key factors surrounding private equity ownership of hospitals and physician practices.