Lunna Lopes
@lunnalopes.bsky.social
Polling on health care policy and experiences @KFF.org - looking at health care costs, debt, and coverage access. Carioca.
Our latest KFF poll finds 50% of the public say they trust the CDC a great deal or a fair amount to provide reliable information on vaccines. Down from 63% in September 2023.
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KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: Tylenol-Autism Link and Vaccine Policies | KFF
Following the Trump administration’s warning last month that using acetaminophen – the active ingredient in Tylenol – during pregnancy can increase the risk of autism in children, very few adults say ...
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October 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Our latest KFF poll finds 50% of the public say they trust the CDC a great deal or a fair amount to provide reliable information on vaccines. Down from 63% in September 2023.
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KFF and ESPN just jointly released an in-depth polling and reporting project looking at health and financial challenges facing former NFL players, who are much more likely to report a wide array of health issues compared to men their age. kff.org/kff-espn-survey-of-nfl-players
August 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
KFF and ESPN just jointly released an in-depth polling and reporting project looking at health and financial challenges facing former NFL players, who are much more likely to report a wide array of health issues compared to men their age. kff.org/kff-espn-survey-of-nfl-players
New KFF-ESPN poll of 1988 NFL players - As a football fan, it was such a privilege to work on this project. It really deepened my appreciation for the players and the toll it takes on them to play a game they love and entertain us fans. on.kff.org/3V2Q1Md
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 8:49 PM
New KFF-ESPN poll of 1988 NFL players - As a football fan, it was such a privilege to work on this project. It really deepened my appreciation for the players and the toll it takes on them to play a game they love and entertain us fans. on.kff.org/3V2Q1Md
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Our poll finds most of the public initially supports the Medicaid work requirements provision of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” but attitudes can shift dramatically when presented with information related to its impact — including across partisans. on.kff.org/3Zywm9K
June 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Our poll finds most of the public initially supports the Medicaid work requirements provision of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” but attitudes can shift dramatically when presented with information related to its impact — including across partisans. on.kff.org/3Zywm9K
Our latest poll finds that about two-thirds of the public views the “Big Beautiful Bill” unfavorably
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KFF Health Tracking Poll: Views of the One Big Beautiful Bill | KFF
This poll finds two-thirds of the public view the "One Big Beautiful Bill" legislation unfavorably, and its favorability erodes further when people hear about its potential health impacts. As Congress...
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June 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Our latest poll finds that about two-thirds of the public views the “Big Beautiful Bill” unfavorably
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Our latest poll shows about three-quarters of the public oppose major federal funding cuts to Medicaid - and even among MAGA supporters, half oppose major funding cuts to Medicaid.
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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 6:20 PM
Our latest poll shows about three-quarters of the public oppose major federal funding cuts to Medicaid - and even among MAGA supporters, half oppose major funding cuts to Medicaid.
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Our latest KFF Tracking Poll on Heath Information and Trust looks at attitudes towards the current measles outbreak and at three false statements related to measles that are currently circulating.
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KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: The Public’s Views on Measles Outbreaks and Misinformation | KFF
This poll looks at awareness and concern over the outbreak of measles in the U.S. and finds that a growing share of adults is encountering false claims about the measles vaccines, but many are uncerta...
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April 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Our latest KFF Tracking Poll on Heath Information and Trust looks at attitudes towards the current measles outbreak and at three false statements related to measles that are currently circulating.
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With reports that Republicans in Congress are considering cutting the ACA's Medicaid expansion, here's our analysis of what that would mean on a state by state basis. 20 million people are covered under the expansion.
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Eliminating the Medicaid Expansion Federal Match Rate: State-by-State Estimates | KFF
This analysis examines the potential impacts on states and Medicaid enrollees of eliminating the 90% federal match rate for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expansion. Eliminating the federal match rate ...
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April 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
With reports that Republicans in Congress are considering cutting the ACA's Medicaid expansion, here's our analysis of what that would mean on a state by state basis. 20 million people are covered under the expansion.
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Will we learn from Dr. Oz's confirmation hearing what the Trump Administration has in mind for Medicare's future? What does the future hold for beneficiaries, providers, plans & spending?
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Will the Trump Administration Fast Track the Privatization of Medicare | KFF
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Will the Trump Administration Fast Track the Privatization of Medicare | KFF
Will the Trump Administration Fast Track the Privatization of Medicare | KFF
The privatization of Medicare has been taking place without much public debate – a trend that has implications for the 68 million people covered by Medicare, health care providers, Medicare spending, ...
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March 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Will we learn from Dr. Oz's confirmation hearing what the Trump Administration has in mind for Medicare's future? What does the future hold for beneficiaries, providers, plans & spending?
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Will the Trump Administration Fast Track the Privatization of Medicare | KFF
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Will the Trump Administration Fast Track the Privatization of Medicare | KFF
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As the Trump Administration withdraws the nomination of Dr. David Weldon to head the CDC, new KFF poll finds Republican trust in the agency to provide reliable information on bird flu is low (58% say they trust the agency "not much" or "not at all") www.kff.org/health-infor...
KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: Bird Flu | KFF
As bird flu continues to spread among animals in the U.S., KFF's Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust finds that the public is more concerned about its impact on food prices than potential he...
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March 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
As the Trump Administration withdraws the nomination of Dr. David Weldon to head the CDC, new KFF poll finds Republican trust in the agency to provide reliable information on bird flu is low (58% say they trust the agency "not much" or "not at all") www.kff.org/health-infor...
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Five years later. Awesome @upshot.nytimes.com charts show how Covid changed everything.
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30 Charts That Show How Covid Changed Everything in March 2020
It can be easy to forget, or look away from, the pain and disruption of the pandemic. The numbers will be there to remind us.
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March 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Five years later. Awesome @upshot.nytimes.com charts show how Covid changed everything.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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With news that Social Security is implementing major workforce reductions, it's worth noting that the agency plays a big role in helping people enroll in Medicare by processing applications for Part A and B, as well as for the Part D drug benefit's extra help program. www.kff.org/faqs/medicar...
I am turning 65 in a few months and want to go on Medicare. Will I be automatically enrolled in Parts A and B or do I need to sign up? | KFF
It depends. If you’re receiving benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) at least four months before you turn 65, you do NOT need to sign up; you’ll automatically get Part ...
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February 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
With news that Social Security is implementing major workforce reductions, it's worth noting that the agency plays a big role in helping people enroll in Medicare by processing applications for Part A and B, as well as for the Part D drug benefit's extra help program. www.kff.org/faqs/medicar...
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@kff.org conducted focus groups with Medicaid enrollees who voted for Pres Trump and VP Harris. Despite differences in who they voted for in Nov 2024, participants had consistently favorable experiences with Medicaid and concerns with potential cuts to the program. www.kff.org/medicaid/rep...
The Debate Over Federal Medicaid Cuts: Perspectives of Medicaid Enrollees Who Voted for President Trump and Vice President Harris | KFF
The Republican-led Congress is considering plans to cut Medicaid to help pay for tax cuts, with the House budget resolution targeting $880 billion or more in potential reductions to federal Medicaid s...
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February 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
@kff.org conducted focus groups with Medicaid enrollees who voted for Pres Trump and VP Harris. Despite differences in who they voted for in Nov 2024, participants had consistently favorable experiences with Medicaid and concerns with potential cuts to the program. www.kff.org/medicaid/rep...
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Ahead of debate about a budget resolution that could mean big cuts for #Medicaid, see @kff.org new brief providing an overview of federal spending for health programs and services. www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
What Does the Federal Government Spend on Health Care? | KFF
As Congressional Republicans and President Trump search for trillions of dollars in cuts to mandatory federal spending that could help offset the cost of extending expiring tax cuts, this brief analyz...
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February 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Ahead of debate about a budget resolution that could mean big cuts for #Medicaid, see @kff.org new brief providing an overview of federal spending for health programs and services. www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
A few thoughts on the need for high quality non-governmental survey data:
The last few weeks saw vital public data from the Census and other government surveys being taken offline. These surveys like the ACS, CPS, NHIS, and BRFSS are incredibly valuable for researchers and policymakers. (1/7)
The last few weeks saw vital public data from the Census and other government surveys being taken offline. These surveys like the ACS, CPS, NHIS, and BRFSS are incredibly valuable for researchers and policymakers. (1/7)
February 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A few thoughts on the need for high quality non-governmental survey data:
The last few weeks saw vital public data from the Census and other government surveys being taken offline. These surveys like the ACS, CPS, NHIS, and BRFSS are incredibly valuable for researchers and policymakers. (1/7)
The last few weeks saw vital public data from the Census and other government surveys being taken offline. These surveys like the ACS, CPS, NHIS, and BRFSS are incredibly valuable for researchers and policymakers. (1/7)
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#Medicaid covers 1 in 3 people with disabilities. The majority do not receive SSI so come on to the program through other pathways including the ACA expansion. www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
5 Key Facts about Medicaid Coverage for People with Disabilities | KFF
This brief considers options under consideration to cut Medicaid spending by $2.3 trillion over ten years and their potential impact on people with disabilities. Policy changes such as per capita caps...
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February 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
#Medicaid covers 1 in 3 people with disabilities. The majority do not receive SSI so come on to the program through other pathways including the ACA expansion. www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
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A January @kff.org poll found most parents reject the false claim that MMR vaccines cause autism, including Democrats and Republicans. But among those who believe it, 37% of parents who believe this say they have delayed or skipped some vaccines vs. 8% of don't www.kff.org/health-infor...
February 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A January @kff.org poll found most parents reject the false claim that MMR vaccines cause autism, including Democrats and Republicans. But among those who believe it, 37% of parents who believe this say they have delayed or skipped some vaccines vs. 8% of don't www.kff.org/health-infor...
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@KFF polling shows that across political parties people have favorable views of Medicaid, almost half say the federal government does not spend enough on the program and more than 7 in 10 are worried that enrollees will not get the same level of benefits in the future. www.kff.org/health-costs...
January 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
@KFF polling shows that across political parties people have favorable views of Medicaid, almost half say the federal government does not spend enough on the program and more than 7 in 10 are worried that enrollees will not get the same level of benefits in the future. www.kff.org/health-costs...
Latest KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust finds that trust in government health agencies continues to decline.
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KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: January 2025 | KFF
As Senate hearings begin for President Trump’s health nominees, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the latest KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust shows a decline in public trust for govern...
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January 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Latest KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust finds that trust in government health agencies continues to decline.
www.kff.org/health-infor...
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New: There's not a lot of transparency by health insurers about claims denials. But, in the one part of the system where we do have data -- the federal ACA marketplace -- insurers denied 19% of claims.
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Claims Denials and Appeals in ACA Marketplace Plans in 2023 | KFF
This brief analyzes federal transparency data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on claims denials and appeals for non-group qualified health plans (QHPs) offered on Heal...
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January 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
New: There's not a lot of transparency by health insurers about claims denials. But, in the one part of the system where we do have data -- the federal ACA marketplace -- insurers denied 19% of claims.
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Medicaid provides health coverage to 1 in 5 low-income Americans.
This year, significant policy shifts — like federal funding cuts and implementing work requirements — could reshape the program. Learn more:
This year, significant policy shifts — like federal funding cuts and implementing work requirements — could reshape the program. Learn more:
Medicaid: What to Watch in 2025
In 2025, many issues are at play that could affect Medicaid coverage, financing, and access to care.
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January 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Medicaid provides health coverage to 1 in 5 low-income Americans.
This year, significant policy shifts — like federal funding cuts and implementing work requirements — could reshape the program. Learn more:
This year, significant policy shifts — like federal funding cuts and implementing work requirements — could reshape the program. Learn more:
Reposted by Lunna Lopes
Great to see KFF on @bsky.app they are a great resource for info on healthcare. Definitely worth a follow
Our latest analysis outlines major Medicaid issues to watch in 2025.
Potential funding cuts, work requirements, and state budget challenges could impact millions of enrollees. Explore what’s ahead:
Potential funding cuts, work requirements, and state budget challenges could impact millions of enrollees. Explore what’s ahead:
Medicaid: What to Watch in 2025 | KFF
In 2025, many issues are at play that could affect Medicaid coverage, financing, and access to care.
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January 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Great to see KFF on @bsky.app they are a great resource for info on healthcare. Definitely worth a follow
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My take on the U.S. withdrawal from WHO.
⚡ With President Trump’s executive order withdrawing from the World Health Organization, KFF’s @jenkatesdc.bsky.social writes about the implications for WHO and for the U.S. #QuickTake on.kff.org/4jmrJI7
January 21, 2025 at 10:49 PM
My take on the U.S. withdrawal from WHO.
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New: Trump officials have paused all external communications at health agencies like CDC, FDA, NIH.
No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts.
And no indication how long the pause will last.
With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.
No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts.
And no indication how long the pause will last.
With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.
Trump officials pause health agencies’ communications, citing review
The agencies are charged with making decisions that touch the lives of every American and are the source of crucial information to health-care providers.
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January 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
New: Trump officials have paused all external communications at health agencies like CDC, FDA, NIH.
No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts.
And no indication how long the pause will last.
With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.
No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts.
And no indication how long the pause will last.
With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.