Introducing The New HealthAffairs.org

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Join us on Thursday April 30 for a free virtual event exploring how provider prices affect commercial health care spending; the key factors that drive rising hospital prices; and how stakeholders are translating evidence into policy and market interventions.

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Introducing The New HealthAffairs.org ([link removed] )

HealthAffairs.org has a fresh look.

This week we launched a modernized website that loads faster, works better on mobile, and has an improved search. The new design makes it easier than ever to explore and access the content you care about.

- Streamlined navigation and clearer page layouts – Streamlined navigation and clearer page layouts make discovery simpler and faster.

- More modern design – A cleaner, more contemporary design makes information easier to scan and navigate.

- Improved search – Improved search brings journal articles and Forefront posts together in one place, with a clearer interface that makes it easier to find and filter content.

- Faster load times – Faster load times and more reliable browsing help you find and access content without friction.

- Better mobile experience – Designed for on-the-go research and reading with a clean look for browsing on phones and tablets.

Nothing about how you sign in to HealthAffairs.org or access content is changing. You don’t need to do anything to access the new website features.

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Government Monopsony and Its Biological Consequences: How Price Controls Sabotage the Conservation of Human Life ([link removed] )

Gary A. Puckrein

Sponsored by National Minority Quality Forum ([link removed] )

Extreme Heat, Health Care Use, And Costs ([link removed] )

In an ahead-of-print article released this week, Jeff Romine and coauthors examining how extreme heat affects health care use and spending across major insurance programs.

The findings show consistent increases in emergency department visits during extreme heat, more limited changes in inpatient care, and no measurable impact on outpatient use.

This article will be featured in our upcoming Climate, Health, and Equity theme issue.

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Theme Issue Briefing: Climate, Health, and Equity ([link removed] )

Join Health Affairs Publishing on May 6th for a free virtual event discussing research, insights, data, and takeaways from the May 2026 theme issue on climate, health, and equity.

The briefing will consist of three panels:

- Addressing Climate Through Policy and Intervention
- Community-Based Solutions to Climate Crises
- Health System Approaches to Climate Adaptation

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An Agenda For CMS: Strengthen Integrated Care Programs For Dually Eligible Adults With Behavioral Health Needs ([link removed] )

Ellen Breslin and Dennis Heaphy

part of our Medicare and Medicaid Integration series

The Attack On Race-Conscious Health Policies: The UCLA Lawsuit And The Trump Administration’s Broader Campaign ([link removed] )

Andrew Twinamatsiko

part of our Health Policy At A Crossroads series

How States Are Preparing For Looming Medicaid Budget Cuts And Program Eligibility Changes ([link removed] )

Arielle Kane

part of our Medicaid Financing series

The 340B Drug Pricing Program Is A Hidden Tax Expenditure ([link removed] )

Ike Brannon and Anthony T. Lo Sasso

New Rural Funding Can Support Accountable Care Through Data And Digital Investments ([link removed] )

Joshua M. Liao and Amol S. Navathe

part of our Accountable Care For Population Health series

Unleashing The Full Potential Of MSSP To Drive Greater ACO Participation And Savings ([link removed] )

Sean Cavanaugh et al.

part of our Accountable Care For Population Health series

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