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June 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM

The Connection: Potential Damage from Medicaid, SNAP Cuts; New State Health Care Scorecard; Medicare Tunes In to Family Caregivers; and More

The Connection: Potential Damage from Medicaid, SNAP Cuts; New State Health Care Scorecard; Medicare Tunes In to Family Caregivers; and More The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trouble viewing this em…

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June 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM

Historic Coverage Gains at Risk, New State Health Scorecard Shows

Historic Coverage Gains at Risk, New State Health Scorecard Shows Over the past decade, states have made historic gains in health coverage and access, but that progress is at risk from proposed Medicaid and marketplace cuts and added red tape. Historic Co…

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June 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM

The Connection: Marketplace Coverage at Risk Under Budget Bill; Reducing Medicaid Churn; State Impact of Ending Premium Tax Credits; and More

The Connection: Marketplace Coverage at Risk Under Budget Bill; Reducing Medicaid Churn; State Impact of Ending Premium Tax Credits; and More The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trouble viewing this e…

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June 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM

The Connection: Effects of Medicaid Cuts on Women’s Health and on Hospitals; Need for More Data on Medicare Advantage; and More

The Connection: Effects of Medicaid Cuts on Women’s Health and on Hospitals; Need for More Data on Medicare Advantage; and More The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trouble viewing this email? View onl…

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May 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM

The Connection: How Medicaid Benefits States; Effects of Medicaid Spending Cuts on Children; Medicaid and Affordable Mental Health Care; and More

The Connection: How Medicaid Benefits States; Effects of Medicaid Spending Cuts on Children; Medicaid and Affordable Mental Health Care; and More The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trouble viewing thi…

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May 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM

The Connection: Medicaid Work Requirements a Job Killer; Health Center Funding Under Threat; Proposed Rule to Reduce Marketplace Enrollment; and More

The Connection: Medicaid Work Requirements a Job Killer; Health Center Funding Under Threat; Proposed Rule to Reduce Marketplace Enrollment; and More The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trouble viewing…

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May 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Medicaid Work Requirements Will Kill Jobs and Weaken State Economies, Analysis Shows

Medicaid Work Requirements Will Kill Jobs and Weaken State Economies, Analysis Shows Between 4.6 and 5.2 million adults could lose their Medicaid coverage in 2026 if Congress enacts Medicaid work requirements. Medicaid Work Requirements Will Kill Jobs and …

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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

The Connection: Older Adults’ Mental Health; States Save with Hospital Price Caps; How Medicare Compares Internationally; and More The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trouble viewing this email? View o…

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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

The Connection: Economic Impact of Medicaid/SNAP Cuts; Long-Term Care Funding Under Threat; Keeping Families Covered; and More The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trouble viewing this email? View onlin…

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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

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 The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Havi…

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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

The Connection: Economic Fallout from Losing Premium Tax Credits; Explaining the Medical Debt Rule; Barriers to Primary Care; and More The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trouble viewing this email? …

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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

The Connection: Looming Price Hikes; Health Policy at a Crossroads; Affordability of Medicare Supplemental Benefits; and More The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trouble viewing this email? View onli…

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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

The Connection: Key Issues in Medicaid; How Medicaid Helps Your State; Discrimination in Health Care; and More The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trouble viewing this email? View online …

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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

The Connection: Measuring Mental Health; Envisioning Better Health Care; Addressing Overdose Deaths; and More The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trouble viewing this email? View online …

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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

The Connection: Health Costs for Workers in Small Businesses; Wearable Devices for Chronic Disease Care; Latino Health Coverage; and More The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trouble viewing this emai…

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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

The Connection: High Costs Make Care Harder to Afford; Older Adults’ Struggles to Pay for Care; Why Medicare Beneficiaries Change Coverage; and More The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trouble viewin…

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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

The Connection: Gun Violence in U.S. and Abroad; Protecting Consumers from Medical Debt; Enhancing Essential Health Benefits; and More The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trouble viewing this email? …

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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

The Connection: Maternity Care Providers in Abortion-Ban States; Health Equity for People with Disabilities; Climate Change as a Public Health Issue; and More The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trou…

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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

The Connection: The Election’s Impact on Health Care; Spending More on Primary Care; Medicare and Online Rx Discounters; and More The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trouble viewing this email? View …

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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

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 The ConnectionA roundup of recent Fund publications, charts, multimedia, and other timely content. Having trouble viewing this e…

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