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April 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM

The Connection: Older Adults’ Mental Health; States Save with Hospital Price Caps; How Medicare Compares Internationally; and More

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April 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM

The Connection: Economic Impact of Medicaid/SNAP Cuts; Long-Term Care Funding Under Threat; Keeping Families Covered; and More

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April 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM

Making America Healthy

Making America Healthy "Without data and a workforce, we are flying without GPS.” Joe Betancourt, M.D., President, Commonwealth Fund Making America Healthy   April 4, 2025 By Joseph R. Betancourt…

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March 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM

Medicaid, SNAP Cuts Would Hit State Economies Hard

Medicaid, SNAP Cuts Would Hit State Economies Hard Across the U.S., state and local tax revenues would plummet by an estimated $8.8 billion if these cuts are enacted. Medicaid, SNAP Cuts Would Hit State Economies Hard March 25, …

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March 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM

The Connection: Out-of-Pocket Costs of Employer Insurance; Community Approaches to Improving Maternal Health; Making Health Care in ACA Plans More Affordable; and More

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March 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM

The Connection: Economic Fallout from Losing Premium Tax Credits; Explaining the Medical Debt Rule; Barriers to Primary Care; and More

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March 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM

How Ending ACA Tax Credits Will Cost Jobs, Harm State Economies

How Ending ACA Tax Credits Will Cost Jobs, Harm State Economies Eliminating enhanced premium tax credits would make health insurance unaffordable for millions, leading to coverage losses, job cuts, and billions in lost state and local revenue. How Endi…

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February 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM

The Connection: Looming Price Hikes; Health Policy at a Crossroads; Affordability of Medicare Supplemental Benefits; and More

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February 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM

The Connection: Key Issues in Medicaid; How Medicaid Helps Your State; Discrimination in Health Care; and More

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January 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM

The Connection: Measuring Mental Health; Envisioning Better Health Care; Addressing Overdose Deaths; and More

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January 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM

Envisioning Better Health Care for a New Year

Envisioning Better Health Care for a New Year We can help change the course of American health care by turning to strong evidence and proven models and by joining with health care leaders, providers, and patients to find solutions. Envisioning Better H…

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January 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM

The Connection: Health Costs for Workers in Small Businesses; Wearable Devices for Chronic Disease Care; Latino Health Coverage; and More

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December 17, 2024 at 5:59 PM

For Many Latinos in the U.S., Having Coverage Doesn’t Guarantee Affordable Health Care

For Many Latinos in the U.S., Having Coverage Doesn’t Guarantee Affordable Health Care Although the uninsured rate for Hispanic/Latino adults has fallen dramatically under the Affordable Care Act, 55 percent are inadequately insured. For Many Latinos i…

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December 10, 2024 at 6:56 PM

Small-Business Workers Often Face Higher Health Insurance Costs with Less Financial Protection

Small-Business Workers Often Face Higher Health Insurance Costs with Less Financial Protection In some states, employee premium contributions for family health plans at small firms are nearly double those at large firms. Small-Business Workers Often Fa…

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December 9, 2024 at 8:58 PM

The Connection: High Costs Make Care Harder to Afford; Older Adults’ Struggles to Pay for Care; Why Medicare Beneficiaries Change Coverage; and More

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December 4, 2024 at 2:23 PM

Older Adults in U.S. More Likely to Struggle to Afford Health Care, International Survey Shows

Older Adults in U.S. More Likely to Struggle to Afford Health Care, International Survey Shows Despite having Medicare coverage, older Americans have greater difficulty affording health care than their counterparts in most other countries we surveyed. …

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November 21, 2024 at 3:13 PM

Survey: As Health Care Costs Rise, Even Americans with Coverage Are Struggling

Survey: As Health Care Costs Rise, Even Americans with Coverage Are Struggling Nearly one in four U.S. adults have health coverage all year but are underinsured, facing high out-of-pocket costs and deductibles that force many to skip needed care or take on medical debt. …

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November 18, 2024 at 9:22 PM

The Connection: Gun Violence in U.S. and Abroad; Protecting Consumers from Medical Debt; Enhancing Essential Health Benefits; and More

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November 7, 2024 at 7:51 PM

Our Pledge to Continue Working Toward a Healthier Future for Everyone

Our Pledge to Continue Working Toward a Healthier Future for Everyone With our history and values fueling us, we remain dedicated to driving meaningful change in the American health care system. Our Pledge to Continue Working Toward a Healthier Future …

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October 29, 2024 at 9:11 PM

The Connection: Maternity Care Providers in Abortion-Ban States; Health Equity for People with Disabilities; Climate Change as a Public Health Issue; and More

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October 28, 2024 at 6:45 PM

There’s a Lot at Stake for Latino Health in the Election

There’s a Lot at Stake for Latino Health in the Election Commonwealth Fund President Dr. Joseph Betancourt sees high stakes for Latinos — and all Americans — and their health care in the November election. There’s a Lot at Stake for Latino Health in th…

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October 14, 2024 at 7:34 PM

The Connection: The Election’s Impact on Health Care; Spending More on Primary Care; Medicare and Online Rx Discounters; and More

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October 1, 2024 at 9:14 PM

The Connection: U.S. Ranks Last in 10-Nation Study; How the Election Could Affect Coverage; What Happens If ACA Tax Credits Expire; and More

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September 19, 2024 at 1:49 PM

U.S. Health Care System Ranks Last in New 10-Nation Study

U.S. Health Care System Ranks Last in New 10-Nation Study Lessons from the top-performing nations on health care can inform U.S. plans to improve its health system. U.S. Health Care System Ranks Last in New 10-Nation Study  …

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September 16, 2024 at 8:15 PM

The Connection: The Election Outcome and Medicaid; Georgia’s Medicaid Work Requirement; What If the ACA Were Repealed; and More

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September 5, 2024 at 7:56 PM

Let’s Restore Balance to the Health System by Strengthening Primary Care

Let’s Restore Balance to the Health System by Strengthening Primary Care Strengthening primary care is the key to rebalancing the U.S. health care system so that it provides accessible, high-quality care to all Americans. Let’s Restore Balance to the H…

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August 19, 2024 at 7:12 PM

The Connection: International Comparison of Women’s Health Care; Unexpected Medical Bills and Coverage Denials; What’s at Stake in the 2024 Election for Women’s Health; and More

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August 8, 2024 at 4:17 PM

New Survey Finds Health Centers Resilient in Face of Rising Challenges

New Survey Finds Health Centers Resilient in Face of Rising Challenges Growing workforce shortages threaten the ability of community health centers to continue providing high-quality care to millions of Americans. New Survey Finds Health Centers Resili…

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August 1, 2024 at 1:41 PM

Millions of Insured Americans Face Unexpected Medical Bills and Coverage Denials

Millions of Insured Americans Face Unexpected Medical Bills and Coverage Denials Many insured, working-age Americans face widespread unexpected medical bills and coverage denials for doctor-recommended care. Millions of Insured Americans Face Unexpecte…

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July 29, 2024 at 7:43 PM

The Connection: Scorecard on Women’s Health; Fate of Free Preventive Care; Unfulfilled Home Health Care Referrals; and More

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July 19, 2024 at 7:57 AM

New State Scorecard Reveals Wide Disparities in Women’s Health and Reproductive Care

New State Scorecard Reveals Wide Disparities in Women’s Health and Reproductive Care Where a woman lives matters to her health: U.S. states vary widely in access to care, quality of care, and health outcomes for women. New State Scorecard Reveals Wide …

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July 15, 2024 at 3:35 PM

The Connection: Reducing Medicaid Churn; Health Plans’ Role in Cutting Greenhouse Gases; Delays in Antidiscrimination Regulations; and More

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July 11, 2024 at 6:26 PM

Commonwealth Fund Mourns the Passing of Longtime Board Member and Health Care Leader Jim Tallon

Commonwealth Fund Mourns the Passing of Longtime Board Member and Health Care Leader Jim Tallon Commonwealth Fund Mourns the Passing of Longtime Board Member and Health Care Leader Jim Tallon July 11, 2024 …

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July 1, 2024 at 4:28 PM

The Connection: Increasing Coverage Through “Easy Enrollment”; New Medicaid/CHIP Rules to Improve Quality and Equity; Supporting Informal Caregivers; and More

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June 17, 2024 at 2:38 PM

The Connection: Maternal Mortality in U.S. and Abroad; Transforming Maternity Care; Approaches to Hospital Global Budgeting; and More

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June 4, 2024 at 2:41 PM

U.S. Maternal Death Rate Far Higher Than in Other High-Income Countries

U.S. Maternal Death Rate Far Higher Than in Other High-Income Countries The U.S. maternal mortality rate continues to far exceed those of other high-income nations, despite a decline since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Maternal Death Rate Far …

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May 20, 2024 at 8:01 PM

The Connection: A Better Way to Pay for Primary Care; Envisioning Equitable Health Care; Getting Dreamers Coverage; and More

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May 6, 2024 at 7:55 PM

The Connection: Bridging Public Health and Social Movements; Rethinking U.S. Health Care; Diversity in Medical Illustration; and More

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April 22, 2024 at 5:08 PM

The Connection: Racial Disparities in Health Across U.S.; Access to Mental Health Care in School; Effects of Medicaid Unwinding; and More

The Connection: Racial Disparities in Health Across U.S.; Access to Mental Health Care in School; Effects of Medicaid Unwinding; and More The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trouble viewing this emai…

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April 18, 2024 at 2:12 PM

Stark Racial Disparities in Health Persist Across States, New Report Finds

Stark Racial Disparities in Health Persist Across States, New Report Finds Deep-seated racial and ethnic health disparities persist across the United States, even in states with otherwise high-performing health systems. Stark Racial Disparities in Heal…

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April 9, 2024 at 1:48 PM

The Connection: Alternative to Public Option Plans; Future of Medicaid Work Requirements; Primary Care Around the World; and More

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March 25, 2024 at 6:07 PM

The Connection: Medicare Advantage and Primary Care; Potential of Auto-Enrollment; Direct Care Worker Shortage; and More

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March 11, 2024 at 9:00 PM

The Connection: What Health Centers Think of Value-Based Payment; the IRA and Health Care Sustainability; Meeting Behavioral Health Needs; and More

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February 26, 2024 at 7:35 PM

The Connection: Health Care Workers and Racism; Comparing Medicare Enrollees’ Experiences; Surprise Ambulance Bills; and More

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February 15, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Health Care Workers Often Witness Racism and Discrimination at Their Jobs

Health Care Workers Often Witness Racism and Discrimination at Their Jobs Nearly half of surveyed U.S. health care workers said they witnessed discrimination and racism against patients in hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities. Health Ca…

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February 12, 2024 at 8:52 PM

The Connection: Health Care’s Response to Gun Violence; Survey on Discrimination in Health Facilities; All About Medicare Advantage; and More

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February 1, 2024 at 1:39 PM

Everything You Need to Know About Medicare Advantage

Everything You Need to Know About Medicare Advantage An updated policy primer discusses the current role of the plans in the Medicare program. Everything You Need to Know About Medicare Advantage February 1, 2024 …

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January 24, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Joseph Betancourt Looks Back on a Shifting U.S. Health Care Landscape

Joseph Betancourt Looks Back on a Shifting U.S. Health Care Landscape Joseph Betancourt reflects on the shifting U.S. health care landscape. Joseph Betancourt Looks Back on a Shifting U.S. Health Care Landscape January 24, 2024 …

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January 22, 2024 at 9:29 PM

The Connection: Improving Community Health; Herring Fishing and Health Policy; Hospital Financial Assistance Programs; and More

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January 12, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Hi, You're Invited to Take Our Five-Question Survey

Hi, You're Invited to Take Our Five-Question Survey Tell Us What Health Care Topics You're Interested In Tell Us What Health Care Topics You're Interested In January 12, 2024 …

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