Ann DeFabio
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SVP and Chief Communications Officer @kff.org. Views are my own.
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Our brand new survey of immigrants in partnership with @nytimes.com explores immigrants views and experiences under the second Trump administration. It finds increased fear, health and economic challenges amid immigration enforcement, but a remarkable resilience as well
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KFF/New York Times 2025 Survey of Immigrants | KFF
KFF/New York Times 2025 Survey of Immigrants The 2025 Survey of Immigrants, a partnership between KFF and The New York Times, takes an in-depth look at the experiences of immigrants during the first y...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Our brand new survey of immigrants in partnership with @nytimes.com explores immigrants views and experiences under the second Trump administration. It finds increased fear, health and economic challenges amid immigration enforcement, but a remarkable resilience as well
www.kff.org/kff-nytimes-...
www.kff.org/kff-nytimes-...
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They are going to need a new poster.
Our new number, based on new information: ACA premiums will rise an average of 114%. on.kff.org/3WfWxjj
Our new number, based on new information: ACA premiums will rise an average of 114%. on.kff.org/3WfWxjj
September 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
They are going to need a new poster.
Our new number, based on new information: ACA premiums will rise an average of 114%. on.kff.org/3WfWxjj
Our new number, based on new information: ACA premiums will rise an average of 114%. on.kff.org/3WfWxjj
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When football "trumps" health? Football has serious long-term health consequences, and in our novel survey of 1988 pro players with ESPN out today, the pain and suffering comes pouring out, even as the players also say they would do it all over again.
KFF/ESPN Survey of 1988 NFL Players | KFF
The Survey of 1988 NFL players, conducted by KFF in partnership with ESPN, looks at the overall health and well-being of former professional football players who played in the 1988 NFL season. While m...
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August 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
When football "trumps" health? Football has serious long-term health consequences, and in our novel survey of 1988 pro players with ESPN out today, the pain and suffering comes pouring out, even as the players also say they would do it all over again.
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Should the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ reach President Trump’s desk, “it would represent the biggest rollback in federal support for health coverage ever,” writes KFF’s @larrylevitt.bsky.social.
For @nytopinion.nytimes.com, Larry writes about the potential impact of the bill:
For @nytopinion.nytimes.com, Larry writes about the potential impact of the bill:
Opinion | We’ve Never Seen Health Care Cuts This Big
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July 1, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Should the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ reach President Trump’s desk, “it would represent the biggest rollback in federal support for health coverage ever,” writes KFF’s @larrylevitt.bsky.social.
For @nytopinion.nytimes.com, Larry writes about the potential impact of the bill:
For @nytopinion.nytimes.com, Larry writes about the potential impact of the bill:
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On this week’s @lastweektonight.com, John Oliver cited KFF analyses in his examination of how the “One Big Beautiful Bill” could impact health care.
🔗 The House-passed bill’s potential impact on the uninsured: on.kff.org/4jIcF6E
🔗 The House-passed bill’s potential impact on the uninsured: on.kff.org/4jIcF6E
June 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
On this week’s @lastweektonight.com, John Oliver cited KFF analyses in his examination of how the “One Big Beautiful Bill” could impact health care.
🔗 The House-passed bill’s potential impact on the uninsured: on.kff.org/4jIcF6E
🔗 The House-passed bill’s potential impact on the uninsured: on.kff.org/4jIcF6E
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States have leeway to implement even stricter Medicaid work requirements than Republicans have proposed.
Work would have to be verified at application and every 6 months, but states could do it more often.
One month of work is required, but states could require more.
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
Work would have to be verified at application and every 6 months, but states could do it more often.
One month of work is required, but states could require more.
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
A Closer Look at the Medicaid Work Requirement Provisions in the “Big Beautiful Bill” | KFF
On May 22, the House passed a budget reconciliation bill that includes significant changes to the Medicaid program. On June 16, the Senate Finance committee released proposed reconciliation language w...
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June 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
States have leeway to implement even stricter Medicaid work requirements than Republicans have proposed.
Work would have to be verified at application and every 6 months, but states could do it more often.
One month of work is required, but states could require more.
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
Work would have to be verified at application and every 6 months, but states could do it more often.
One month of work is required, but states could require more.
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
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KFF’s @drewaltman.bsky.social discusses the limits of polling on policy and shares lessons from 30+ years of polling about how giving people more info can change opinions — including on the health policy changes and funding cuts in the current reconciliation bill. on.kff.org/442xsMk
June 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
KFF’s @drewaltman.bsky.social discusses the limits of polling on policy and shares lessons from 30+ years of polling about how giving people more info can change opinions — including on the health policy changes and funding cuts in the current reconciliation bill. on.kff.org/442xsMk
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Our new poll shows the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is viewed unfavorably by nearly two-thirds of the public — nearly twice the share who view the bill favorably.
It’s opposed by most Democrats, Independents, and non-MAGA supporters, while MAGA supporters favor it.
It’s opposed by most Democrats, Independents, and non-MAGA supporters, while MAGA supporters favor it.
June 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Our new poll shows the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is viewed unfavorably by nearly two-thirds of the public — nearly twice the share who view the bill favorably.
It’s opposed by most Democrats, Independents, and non-MAGA supporters, while MAGA supporters favor it.
It’s opposed by most Democrats, Independents, and non-MAGA supporters, while MAGA supporters favor it.
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Our new Tracking Poll: Approximately 10 million MAGAs and non-MAGA Republicans in the Marketplaces, almost half of total enrollment. I will have more to say about this in my column on Tuesday.
More Than Half of the Public Worries Federal Medicaid Budget Cuts Would Affect Their Family’s Ability to Obtain and Afford Care; More Worry It Will Increase the Uninsured | KFF
As Congress weighs spending cuts and other changes to Medicaid, more than half (54%) of the public say they are worried significant reductions in federal Medicaid spending would negatively affect thei...
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June 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Our new Tracking Poll: Approximately 10 million MAGAs and non-MAGA Republicans in the Marketplaces, almost half of total enrollment. I will have more to say about this in my column on Tuesday.
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No organization has focused more for longer on Medicaid than KFF has, but the disproportionate focus on it compared with the threats facing the ACA marketplaces by the news media is becoming glaring. www.kff.org/from-drew-al...
The Spotlight Is on Medicaid Cuts, But the ACA Marketplaces Could See a One-Third Cut in Enrollment
In his latest column, President and CEO Drew Altman shows how proposals contained in the House reconciliation bill could result in a one-third reduction in ACA Marketplace enrollment. “While all eyes ...
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May 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
No organization has focused more for longer on Medicaid than KFF has, but the disproportionate focus on it compared with the threats facing the ACA marketplaces by the news media is becoming glaring. www.kff.org/from-drew-al...
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Check out our summary of #Medicaid provisions in the E&C reconciliation bill compared to current law: www.kff.org/tracking-the...
Tracking the Medicaid Provisions in the 2025 Reconciliation Bill | KFF
KFF is tracking the Medicaid provisions in the 2025 federal budget bill, including new Medicaid work and verification requirements and a reduction in the expansion match rate for states that use their...
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May 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Check out our summary of #Medicaid provisions in the E&C reconciliation bill compared to current law: www.kff.org/tracking-the...
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⚡ KFF’s @jcubanski.bsky.social writes about President Trump’s new executive order that aims to address global pricing disparities around prescription drug prices.
The order, she writes, leaves many questions unanswered: on.kff.org/3YJk6mt
The order, she writes, leaves many questions unanswered: on.kff.org/3YJk6mt
May 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
⚡ KFF’s @jcubanski.bsky.social writes about President Trump’s new executive order that aims to address global pricing disparities around prescription drug prices.
The order, she writes, leaves many questions unanswered: on.kff.org/3YJk6mt
The order, she writes, leaves many questions unanswered: on.kff.org/3YJk6mt
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Here is a link to the preliminary CBO analysis of the House Republican Medicaid plan, estimating 8.6 million more uninsured people.
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May 12, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Here is a link to the preliminary CBO analysis of the House Republican Medicaid plan, estimating 8.6 million more uninsured people.
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CBO estimates that the combined effect of Republican Medicaid proposals, allowing enhanced ACA premium tax credits to expire, and President Trump’s proposed ACA rules would increase the number of uninsured by 13.7 million. That would take us back to close to pre-ACA levels.
May 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
CBO estimates that the combined effect of Republican Medicaid proposals, allowing enhanced ACA premium tax credits to expire, and President Trump’s proposed ACA rules would increase the number of uninsured by 13.7 million. That would take us back to close to pre-ACA levels.
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Increasingly viewed as partisan and captured by interests, can CDC and FDA lead in another pandemic?
What if there was a biological attack? If they don’t who will?
Will Americans just “do their own research” in a crisis?
My latest:
What if there was a biological attack? If they don’t who will?
Will Americans just “do their own research” in a crisis?
My latest:
The Sad State of Trust in the CDC and FDA
In his latest column, KFF’s President and CEO Drew Altman discusses how the low levels of trust in the CDC and FDA today seen in KFF’s recent survey findings present a danger should the country face a...
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May 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Increasingly viewed as partisan and captured by interests, can CDC and FDA lead in another pandemic?
What if there was a biological attack? If they don’t who will?
Will Americans just “do their own research” in a crisis?
My latest:
What if there was a biological attack? If they don’t who will?
Will Americans just “do their own research” in a crisis?
My latest:
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As the Medicaid financing debate heats up, we’re bringing back #FollowFriday to highlight @kff.org experts and @kffhealthnews.org reporters covering Medicaid, health policy, and more.
And we’re thrilled to have our president & CEO @drewaltman.bsky.social now on Bluesky.
Follow them all here ⤵️
And we’re thrilled to have our president & CEO @drewaltman.bsky.social now on Bluesky.
Follow them all here ⤵️
May 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
As the Medicaid financing debate heats up, we’re bringing back #FollowFriday to highlight @kff.org experts and @kffhealthnews.org reporters covering Medicaid, health policy, and more.
And we’re thrilled to have our president & CEO @drewaltman.bsky.social now on Bluesky.
Follow them all here ⤵️
And we’re thrilled to have our president & CEO @drewaltman.bsky.social now on Bluesky.
Follow them all here ⤵️
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Our new poll.
Everyone — Dems, R’s, Independents — are against big Medicaid cuts. Not really surprising.
What is: MAGA supporters are divided on cutting Medicaid. As Steve Bannon said: “lots of MAGAs on Medicaid”.
Everyone — Dems, R’s, Independents — are against big Medicaid cuts. Not really surprising.
What is: MAGA supporters are divided on cutting Medicaid. As Steve Bannon said: “lots of MAGAs on Medicaid”.
KFF Health Tracking Poll April 2025: Public’s View on Major Cuts to Federal Health Agencies | KFF
Amid sweeping cuts to federal government health agencies by the Trump Administration, much of the public opposes cuts to funding and staffing, including some Republicans. Support of many of these cuts...
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May 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Our new poll.
Everyone — Dems, R’s, Independents — are against big Medicaid cuts. Not really surprising.
What is: MAGA supporters are divided on cutting Medicaid. As Steve Bannon said: “lots of MAGAs on Medicaid”.
Everyone — Dems, R’s, Independents — are against big Medicaid cuts. Not really surprising.
What is: MAGA supporters are divided on cutting Medicaid. As Steve Bannon said: “lots of MAGAs on Medicaid”.
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Pro tip: The federal government covers 90% of the cost of the ACA Medicaid expansion versus 50-77% for other enrollees (depending on the state). That does not mean that expansion enrollees get better coverage than other enrollees.
April 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Pro tip: The federal government covers 90% of the cost of the ACA Medicaid expansion versus 50-77% for other enrollees (depending on the state). That does not mean that expansion enrollees get better coverage than other enrollees.
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Our latest poll gauges whether the public has heard, and whether they believe, three false statements related to measles circulating amid the outbreak.
At least half of people express some uncertainty about whether to believe each claim.
Learn more: on.kff.org/3YeXLNf
At least half of people express some uncertainty about whether to believe each claim.
Learn more: on.kff.org/3YeXLNf
April 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Our latest poll gauges whether the public has heard, and whether they believe, three false statements related to measles circulating amid the outbreak.
At least half of people express some uncertainty about whether to believe each claim.
Learn more: on.kff.org/3YeXLNf
At least half of people express some uncertainty about whether to believe each claim.
Learn more: on.kff.org/3YeXLNf
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As discussions about Medicaid financing continue, here’s a look at some key Medicaid facts by the numbers. #MedicaidWatch
April 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
As discussions about Medicaid financing continue, here’s a look at some key Medicaid facts by the numbers. #MedicaidWatch
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⚡ So far, the debate over Medicaid cuts has been about abstract numbers that don’t mean a lot to the public.
Now the rubber hits the road, writes KFF’s @larrylevitt.bsky.social. #QuickTake on.kff.org/4i4fhe5
Now the rubber hits the road, writes KFF’s @larrylevitt.bsky.social. #QuickTake on.kff.org/4i4fhe5
April 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
⚡ So far, the debate over Medicaid cuts has been about abstract numbers that don’t mean a lot to the public.
Now the rubber hits the road, writes KFF’s @larrylevitt.bsky.social. #QuickTake on.kff.org/4i4fhe5
Now the rubber hits the road, writes KFF’s @larrylevitt.bsky.social. #QuickTake on.kff.org/4i4fhe5
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The debate so far on Medicaid cuts has been about abstract numbers. Now the rubber hits the road. Congressional committees will put forward specific Medicaid cuts. And, lobbying will intensify from patient groups, health care providers, and states.
April 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The debate so far on Medicaid cuts has been about abstract numbers. Now the rubber hits the road. Congressional committees will put forward specific Medicaid cuts. And, lobbying will intensify from patient groups, health care providers, and states.
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The House passed a budget resolution that could lead to $880B in Medicaid cuts or more over 10 years. We’re tracking the debate closely.
Explore #MedicaidWatch for policy research, polling, and news about the Medicaid financing debate and related issues:
Explore #MedicaidWatch for policy research, polling, and news about the Medicaid financing debate and related issues:
Medicaid Watch | KFF
KFF policy research, polling, and news about the Medicaid financing debate.
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April 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The House passed a budget resolution that could lead to $880B in Medicaid cuts or more over 10 years. We’re tracking the debate closely.
Explore #MedicaidWatch for policy research, polling, and news about the Medicaid financing debate and related issues:
Explore #MedicaidWatch for policy research, polling, and news about the Medicaid financing debate and related issues:
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⚡ KFF’s @alicelburns.bsky.social outlines the differences in the House and Senate reconciliation plans — and what it means for cuts to Medicaid. #QuickTake on.kff.org/4lpSJrb
April 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
⚡ KFF’s @alicelburns.bsky.social outlines the differences in the House and Senate reconciliation plans — and what it means for cuts to Medicaid. #QuickTake on.kff.org/4lpSJrb
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⚡ KFF’s Lunna Lopes highlights how, if confirmed, President Trump’s new nominee for CDC director, Dr. Susan Monarez, would face a skeptical public in addition to ongoing public health threats. #QuickTake www.kff.org/quick-take/t...
March 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
⚡ KFF’s Lunna Lopes highlights how, if confirmed, President Trump’s new nominee for CDC director, Dr. Susan Monarez, would face a skeptical public in addition to ongoing public health threats. #QuickTake www.kff.org/quick-take/t...