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Community health centers provide care to patients regardless of their ability to pay.
In 2024, about half of their patients were covered by Medicaid, while 22% had private insurance (including ACA coverage) and 18% were uninsured: https://on.kff.org/3ZdWYfG
In 2024, about half of their patients were covered by Medicaid, while 22% had private insurance (including ACA coverage) and 18% were uninsured: https://on.kff.org/3ZdWYfG
Community Health Center Patients, Financing, and Services | KFF
Community health centers served more than 32 million patients in medically underserved urban and rural areas in 2024. This brief reports on health center patients, services, and financing in 2024, usi...
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February 10, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Community health centers provide care to patients regardless of their ability to pay.
In 2024, about half of their patients were covered by Medicaid, while 22% had private insurance (including ACA coverage) and 18% were uninsured: https://on.kff.org/3ZdWYfG
In 2024, about half of their patients were covered by Medicaid, while 22% had private insurance (including ACA coverage) and 18% were uninsured: https://on.kff.org/3ZdWYfG
KFF polling shows public & parental confidence in the safety of the MMR & polio vaccines is high for most people, including across partisans.
Fewer are confident in the safety of the vaccines that are no longer universally recommended, with larger partisan differences. https://on.kff.org/4awjeI1
Fewer are confident in the safety of the vaccines that are no longer universally recommended, with larger partisan differences. https://on.kff.org/4awjeI1
February 10, 2026 at 4:53 PM
KFF polling shows public & parental confidence in the safety of the MMR & polio vaccines is high for most people, including across partisans.
Fewer are confident in the safety of the vaccines that are no longer universally recommended, with larger partisan differences. https://on.kff.org/4awjeI1
Fewer are confident in the safety of the vaccines that are no longer universally recommended, with larger partisan differences. https://on.kff.org/4awjeI1
How has trust in the CDC as a reliable source of information changed since 2020?
KFF polling shows a steep decline amid shifting partisan views. ⤵️
KFF polling shows a steep decline amid shifting partisan views. ⤵️
February 9, 2026 at 9:54 PM
How has trust in the CDC as a reliable source of information changed since 2020?
KFF polling shows a steep decline amid shifting partisan views. ⤵️
KFF polling shows a steep decline amid shifting partisan views. ⤵️
Community health centers, which are located in medically underserved urban and rural areas, face ongoing financial uncertainty following the extension of federal funding through December 2026.
More on who they serve and how: https://on.kff.org/3ZdWYfG
More on who they serve and how: https://on.kff.org/3ZdWYfG
Community Health Center Patients, Financing, and Services | KFF
Community health centers served more than 32 million patients in medically underserved urban and rural areas in 2024. This brief reports on health center patients, services, and financing in 2024, usi...
on.kff.org
February 9, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Community health centers, which are located in medically underserved urban and rural areas, face ongoing financial uncertainty following the extension of federal funding through December 2026.
More on who they serve and how: https://on.kff.org/3ZdWYfG
More on who they serve and how: https://on.kff.org/3ZdWYfG
New CMS data shows that use of and spending for GLP-1 drugs in Medicare grew substantially in recent years.
Medicare covers such drugs for diabetes, cardiovascular disease & sleep apnea, but current law bans Medicare from covering drugs for weight loss. https://on.kff.org/4qJQbG1
Medicare covers such drugs for diabetes, cardiovascular disease & sleep apnea, but current law bans Medicare from covering drugs for weight loss. https://on.kff.org/4qJQbG1
February 9, 2026 at 7:04 PM
New CMS data shows that use of and spending for GLP-1 drugs in Medicare grew substantially in recent years.
Medicare covers such drugs for diabetes, cardiovascular disease & sleep apnea, but current law bans Medicare from covering drugs for weight loss. https://on.kff.org/4qJQbG1
Medicare covers such drugs for diabetes, cardiovascular disease & sleep apnea, but current law bans Medicare from covering drugs for weight loss. https://on.kff.org/4qJQbG1
One year into President Trump’s second term, KFF’s latest poll finds that less than half of adults (44%) express confidence in U.S. federal health agencies to make recommendations about the childhood vaccine schedule. https://on.kff.org/4awjeI1
February 9, 2026 at 6:09 PM
One year into President Trump’s second term, KFF’s latest poll finds that less than half of adults (44%) express confidence in U.S. federal health agencies to make recommendations about the childhood vaccine schedule. https://on.kff.org/4awjeI1
About half of the public has heard about recent changes to the recommended childhood vaccine schedule, KFF polling finds.
Among adults who are aware, including among parents, more expect the changes to have a negative impact on children’s health than a positive one: https://on.kff.org/4awjeI1
Among adults who are aware, including among parents, more expect the changes to have a negative impact on children’s health than a positive one: https://on.kff.org/4awjeI1
February 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
About half of the public has heard about recent changes to the recommended childhood vaccine schedule, KFF polling finds.
Among adults who are aware, including among parents, more expect the changes to have a negative impact on children’s health than a positive one: https://on.kff.org/4awjeI1
Among adults who are aware, including among parents, more expect the changes to have a negative impact on children’s health than a positive one: https://on.kff.org/4awjeI1
Six years ago, large majorities of Americans said they trusted the CDC for information on coronavirus.
Today, fewer than half say the same when it comes to vaccine information, according to KFF polling.
See how things have shifted over time ⤵️
Today, fewer than half say the same when it comes to vaccine information, according to KFF polling.
See how things have shifted over time ⤵️
February 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Six years ago, large majorities of Americans said they trusted the CDC for information on coronavirus.
Today, fewer than half say the same when it comes to vaccine information, according to KFF polling.
See how things have shifted over time ⤵️
Today, fewer than half say the same when it comes to vaccine information, according to KFF polling.
See how things have shifted over time ⤵️
KFF’s new interactive polling dashboard draws on more than a dozen surveys to show trends in trust in health information, attitudes toward vaccines, and use of news, social media, and AI for health-related information.
Explore the dashboard: https://on.kff.org/HITdashboard
Explore the dashboard: https://on.kff.org/HITdashboard
KFF Polling on Health Information and Trust | KFF
Drawing on KFF's poll findings, this interactive dashboard tracks the public’s trusted sources for health information, attitudes toward vaccines, and use of news, social media, and AI for health-relat...
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February 6, 2026 at 5:49 PM
KFF’s new interactive polling dashboard draws on more than a dozen surveys to show trends in trust in health information, attitudes toward vaccines, and use of news, social media, and AI for health-related information.
Explore the dashboard: https://on.kff.org/HITdashboard
Explore the dashboard: https://on.kff.org/HITdashboard
New KFF polling finds public trust in the CDC on vaccine information remains at a low point following changes to the recommended childhood vaccine schedule.
Fewer than half of all adults say they trust the agency at least a fair amount. Read more: https://on.kff.org/4awjeI1
Fewer than half of all adults say they trust the agency at least a fair amount. Read more: https://on.kff.org/4awjeI1
February 6, 2026 at 4:26 PM
New KFF polling finds public trust in the CDC on vaccine information remains at a low point following changes to the recommended childhood vaccine schedule.
Fewer than half of all adults say they trust the agency at least a fair amount. Read more: https://on.kff.org/4awjeI1
Fewer than half of all adults say they trust the agency at least a fair amount. Read more: https://on.kff.org/4awjeI1
The Trump administration has announced a number of initiatives to address drug prices.
Will the administration’s moves ultimately translate into lower drug costs for most consumers?
Will the administration’s moves ultimately translate into lower drug costs for most consumers?
February 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
The Trump administration has announced a number of initiatives to address drug prices.
Will the administration’s moves ultimately translate into lower drug costs for most consumers?
Will the administration’s moves ultimately translate into lower drug costs for most consumers?
KFF’s @larrylevitt.bsky.social briefly shared things to consider regarding #TrumpRx on @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social podcast last week.
Catch up on the full episode about President Trump’s recent healthcare plan before the Trump Rx announcement tonight. https://on.kff.org/4aoFIcW
Catch up on the full episode about President Trump’s recent healthcare plan before the Trump Rx announcement tonight. https://on.kff.org/4aoFIcW
February 5, 2026 at 8:59 PM
KFF’s @larrylevitt.bsky.social briefly shared things to consider regarding #TrumpRx on @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social podcast last week.
Catch up on the full episode about President Trump’s recent healthcare plan before the Trump Rx announcement tonight. https://on.kff.org/4aoFIcW
Catch up on the full episode about President Trump’s recent healthcare plan before the Trump Rx announcement tonight. https://on.kff.org/4aoFIcW
ACA Marketplace sign-ups for 2026 are down by over 1 million people compared to the same time last year.
But it will be quite a while before we get a full picture of how much enrollment has declined following expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits. https://on.kff.org/4a64MF6
But it will be quite a while before we get a full picture of how much enrollment has declined following expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits. https://on.kff.org/4a64MF6
February 5, 2026 at 7:50 PM
ACA Marketplace sign-ups for 2026 are down by over 1 million people compared to the same time last year.
But it will be quite a while before we get a full picture of how much enrollment has declined following expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits. https://on.kff.org/4a64MF6
But it will be quite a while before we get a full picture of how much enrollment has declined following expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits. https://on.kff.org/4a64MF6
KFF’s tracking poll shows that beyond costs, people view prior authorization as the single greatest burden in navigating the health system.
February 5, 2026 at 3:33 PM
KFF’s tracking poll shows that beyond costs, people view prior authorization as the single greatest burden in navigating the health system.
Get the latest from KFF on state implementation efforts as well as relevant guidance and data for Medicaid work requirements here:
Tracking Implementation of the 2025 Reconciliation Law: Medicaid Work Requirements | KFF
KFF's interactive tracks key data and policies that will affect how states implement Medicaid work requirements, which are required under the 2025 budget reconciliation law starting in January 2027. T...
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February 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Get the latest from KFF on state implementation efforts as well as relevant guidance and data for Medicaid work requirements here:
Our new policy watch examines how Nebraska plans to implement Medicaid work requirements, which will require complex changes to eligibility and enrollment systems as well as enrollee outreach/education, staff training, and more:
A Closer Look at Nebraska, the First State Planning to Implement a Medicaid Work Requirement | KFF
Nebraska is the first state to announce it plans to begin enforcing Medicaid work requirements early, starting May 1, 2026. Initial reports from the state during its recent January Medicaid Advisory C...
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February 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Our new policy watch examines how Nebraska plans to implement Medicaid work requirements, which will require complex changes to eligibility and enrollment systems as well as enrollee outreach/education, staff training, and more:
About half of insured adults — and 6 in 10 of those with chronic conditions — say their access to a certain health care service, treatment, or medication has been denied, delayed, or altered in the past two years by their health insurer. https://on.kff.org/4c3sHaT
February 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
About half of insured adults — and 6 in 10 of those with chronic conditions — say their access to a certain health care service, treatment, or medication has been denied, delayed, or altered in the past two years by their health insurer. https://on.kff.org/4c3sHaT
The U.S. pause on processing immigrant visas for individuals from 75 nations could exacerbate health care worker shortages.
Foreign-born workers from these countries make up nearly 1 in 10 (8%) health care workers in the U.S., or ~ 1.2 million workers. https://on.kff.org/4aiG6JY
Foreign-born workers from these countries make up nearly 1 in 10 (8%) health care workers in the U.S., or ~ 1.2 million workers. https://on.kff.org/4aiG6JY
February 3, 2026 at 7:39 PM
The U.S. pause on processing immigrant visas for individuals from 75 nations could exacerbate health care worker shortages.
Foreign-born workers from these countries make up nearly 1 in 10 (8%) health care workers in the U.S., or ~ 1.2 million workers. https://on.kff.org/4aiG6JY
Foreign-born workers from these countries make up nearly 1 in 10 (8%) health care workers in the U.S., or ~ 1.2 million workers. https://on.kff.org/4aiG6JY
Nebraska plans to be the first state to implement Medicaid work requirements on May 1.
Here’s what state data indicate about their potential readiness for eligibility and enrollment system changes: https://on.kff.org/3NO0Pha
Here’s what state data indicate about their potential readiness for eligibility and enrollment system changes: https://on.kff.org/3NO0Pha
February 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Nebraska plans to be the first state to implement Medicaid work requirements on May 1.
Here’s what state data indicate about their potential readiness for eligibility and enrollment system changes: https://on.kff.org/3NO0Pha
Here’s what state data indicate about their potential readiness for eligibility and enrollment system changes: https://on.kff.org/3NO0Pha
4 in 10 adults with a chronic condition that requires ongoing medical treatment say prior authorization is the single biggest burden when it comes to getting care — more than twice the share who say the same about other obstacles.
Explore the poll findings: https://on.kff.org/4c3sHaT
Explore the poll findings: https://on.kff.org/4c3sHaT
February 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM
4 in 10 adults with a chronic condition that requires ongoing medical treatment say prior authorization is the single biggest burden when it comes to getting care — more than twice the share who say the same about other obstacles.
Explore the poll findings: https://on.kff.org/4c3sHaT
Explore the poll findings: https://on.kff.org/4c3sHaT
KFF’s latest poll finds that prior authorization ranks as the single biggest burden for people with employer coverage, Medicaid, and those who buy their own coverage (largely through the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplaces). https://on.kff.org/4c3sHaT
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Prior Authorizations Rank as Public’s Biggest Burden When Getting Health Care | KFF
KFF's health tracking poll finds that beyond costs, insured adults say prior authorization is their biggest challenges when accessing care. About seven in ten (69%) insured adults say prior authorizat...
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February 3, 2026 at 4:16 PM
KFF’s latest poll finds that prior authorization ranks as the single biggest burden for people with employer coverage, Medicaid, and those who buy their own coverage (largely through the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplaces). https://on.kff.org/4c3sHaT
On Jan. 23, the Trump administration released policies that restrict abortion and activities related to DEI and “gender ideology.”
Our experts explore the impact of the new and expanded policies on U.S. foreign aid and global health programs: https://on.kff.org/4rfxqe6
Our experts explore the impact of the new and expanded policies on U.S. foreign aid and global health programs: https://on.kff.org/4rfxqe6
The Trump Administration’s Latest Expansion of the Mexico City Policy: A Funding Analysis | KFF
This analysis assesses the potential reach of the latest expansion of the Mexico City Policy, which is now part of the Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance (PHFFA) Policy.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:23 PM
On Jan. 23, the Trump administration released policies that restrict abortion and activities related to DEI and “gender ideology.”
Our experts explore the impact of the new and expanded policies on U.S. foreign aid and global health programs: https://on.kff.org/4rfxqe6
Our experts explore the impact of the new and expanded policies on U.S. foreign aid and global health programs: https://on.kff.org/4rfxqe6
What’s the Mexico City Policy expansion and the Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Policy?
Our experts break down these Trump administration policies and examine what they mean for global health programs and U.S. foreign assistance. https://on.kff.org/4rfxqe6
Our experts break down these Trump administration policies and examine what they mean for global health programs and U.S. foreign assistance. https://on.kff.org/4rfxqe6
The Trump Administration’s Latest Expansion of the Mexico City Policy: A Funding Analysis | KFF
This analysis assesses the potential reach of the latest expansion of the Mexico City Policy, which is now part of the Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance (PHFFA) Policy.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
What’s the Mexico City Policy expansion and the Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Policy?
Our experts break down these Trump administration policies and examine what they mean for global health programs and U.S. foreign assistance. https://on.kff.org/4rfxqe6
Our experts break down these Trump administration policies and examine what they mean for global health programs and U.S. foreign assistance. https://on.kff.org/4rfxqe6
What we’re watching:
Google removed some health AI summaries after a Guardian investigation reported that AI-generated summaries for search results about multiple health topics shared false and potentially dangerous information. https://on.kff.org/4a6fn2W
Google removed some health AI summaries after a Guardian investigation reported that AI-generated summaries for search results about multiple health topics shared false and potentially dangerous information. https://on.kff.org/4a6fn2W
Abortion Pill Safety Decisions by FDA Were Science-Based, New JAMA Study Finds — The Monitor | KFF
A new study found the FDA’s abortion pill decisions followed scientific evidence, as misleading claims about the drug’s safety continue to shape public understanding. And Google removed some health AI...
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February 2, 2026 at 2:52 PM
What we’re watching:
Google removed some health AI summaries after a Guardian investigation reported that AI-generated summaries for search results about multiple health topics shared false and potentially dangerous information. https://on.kff.org/4a6fn2W
Google removed some health AI summaries after a Guardian investigation reported that AI-generated summaries for search results about multiple health topics shared false and potentially dangerous information. https://on.kff.org/4a6fn2W
If you missed our Jan 28 virtual event about the expanded Mexico City Policy, you can still grab the video, transcript, and slides about what’s changed and what it could mean for global health programs and U.S. foreign aid. https://on.kff.org/4kcYWqj
Abortion Policy on the Global Stage: Unpacking the Trump Administration’s Newly Expanded Mexico City Policy | KFF
On Friday, January 23, 2026, the Trump administration released the latest expansion of the Mexico City Policy (MCP). The controversial policy, which had restricted foreign non-governmental organizatio...
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February 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
If you missed our Jan 28 virtual event about the expanded Mexico City Policy, you can still grab the video, transcript, and slides about what’s changed and what it could mean for global health programs and U.S. foreign aid. https://on.kff.org/4kcYWqj