In his latest column, KFF’s President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman looks at why the issue of extending the enhanced ACA tax credits has languished in Congress without clear direction, despite its importance to the 24 million people who get their coverage in the ACA Marketplaces today and the potentially significant role the issue could play in the midterms if the credits are not extended.| KFF
The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) is back in Congress! Learn how this key legislation could expand Medicare coverage for obesity care—and how you can take action with the Obesity Action Coalition to help move it forward.| Obesity Action Coalition
I no longer support genetics research into eating disorders. Okay, that’s not quite right: I no longer support genetics research into eating disorders under the pretense that it will improve treatment outcomes or prevent eating disorders. I just don’t believe it. Moreover, I think emphasizing the need for a genetic understanding of eating disorders shifts focus away from research and, more importantly, from actions, that can yield much greater benefits much quicker.| Science of Eating Disorders
(Post contributed by blog editor) This week, we are reflecting on the July 4th holiday and what it means to be patriotic. Patriotism is often defined by love of country and a commitment to its valu…| Community Voices for Health
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2025 Governor Jared Polis Signs Landmark Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Bill into Law DENVER, CO – Last week, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 25-048, the Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act, into law—marking a significant milestone in Colorado’s commitment to public health and advancing access to evidence-based obesity care Read Article The post Governor Jared Polis Signs Landmark Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Bill appeared first on Obe...| Obesity Action Coalition
In his latest Beyond the Data column, KFF’s President and CEO Drew Altman discusses how difficult it will be for states to replace lost federal Medicaid funding should Congress make significant cuts.| From Drew Altman Archive | KFF
Austin, TX (May 16, 2025) – The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) today celebrated the progress made in the Texas House of Representatives this session in advancing understanding about the need to address obesity and its impact on the long-term health of the state. House Bill 2677, sponsored by Rep. Senfronia Read Article The post The American Diabetes Association and Obesity Action Coalition Celebrate Progress Made Toward Treating and Preventing Obesi...| Obesity Action Coalition
According to Becker’s Healthcare, C-suites across the United States are highly focused on improving patient access to care in 2025.| Parlance
How Medical Virtual Assistants Improve Patient Care Quality| My Mountain Mover
In today's highly competitive healthcare landscape, it's crucial to ensure access to patient care for the long-term success and sustainability of healthcare practices. Regardless of state, accessibility goes beyond mere availability - it includes factors like affordability, convenience, and inclusivity. Regardless of socio-economic status, geographic location, or physical abilities, healthcare services should be easily accessible...| My Mountain Mover
Today’s healthcare landscape demands comprehensive and inclusive healthcare services as it is continually striving to provide accessible and equitable care to all patients – regardless of background, abilities, or circumstances. One crucial element of achieving this goal is the integration of medical virtual assistants into the existing team structure of healthcare practices. These remote professionals...| My Mountain Mover
People with medical debt are more likely to have other forms of financial distress than other people including loans, overdrawn accounts, and few savings.| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
Although most adults are in good health and have health insurance, more than 1 in 4 adults (28%) reported delaying or foregoing healthcare due to cost.| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
In a given year, a small portion of the population is responsible for a very large percentage of total health spending. We tend to focus on averages when discussing health spending, but individuals’ health status – and thus their need to access and utilize healthcare – varies over the course of their lifetimes. In fact, very few people have spending around the average. This collection of charts explores trends in health spending variation across the population through an analysis of the...| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker