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Data Show That The Majority of Adult Medicaid Enrollees are Working
Amid renewed interest in Medicaid work requirements as part of a broader legislative package designed to significantly reduce federal Medicaid spending, KFF has updated its analysis of the work status and demographic characteristics of Medicaid enrollees with the latest data.
Youth Access to Gender Affirming Care at the Supreme Court: What to Know
Ahead of December 4 arguments in a Supreme Court case (U.S. v. Skrmetti) challenging the constitutionality of Tennessee restrictions for gender affirming care for minors, KFF explores the background of the case and potential rulings.
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REACH Healthcare Foundation and United Methodist Health Ministry Fund: May 2025
The United Methodist Health Ministry Fund and REACH Healthcare Foundation recently partnered with experts from Manatt Health to shed light on the potential impacts of $880 billion in cuts to the Medicaid program on Kansas.
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health: May 2025
The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health released a report titled “No Place to Hide: Children Will be Hurt by Medicaid Cuts” that outlines the federal proposals of Medicaid funding reductions and explains the implications of those proposals on children and families.
Act Now to Protect Philanthropy, Medicaid, and SNAP
Right now, Congress is finalizing a massive budget reconciliation bill that threatens philanthropy’s freedom to give and endangers the health and well-being of many millions of Americans. We are reaching out today to raise awareness of three critical developments in the ongoing budget reconciliation process and to encourage you to act.
Health and Well-Being Threatened in The First 100 Days
Statement from GIH President and CEO Cara V. James on First 100 Days
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation: April 2025
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation released a chart pack that describes the potential threats to subsidized health insurance coverage and financing in Massachusetts under the new federal administration.
Episcopal Health Foundation: March 2025
Almost two thirds of Texans say they skipped or postponed some form of health care in the past year because of cost, while major health concerns like diabetes and obesity continue to grow. Those are just a few of the results from the annual Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) statewide poll on health care access and affordability in Texas.
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Telehealth: Connecting People to Care
Whether because of geographic distance in rural areas, being homebound at a residence, a shortage of health care professionals, or lack of transportation, there are a variety of reasons why a consumer might not be able to connect to their health care. Much work has been done to develop solutions to those problems, particularly using approaches that transcend traditional clinical models. Telehealth is one such solution that is gaining traction at an ever-increasing rate.
Foundations Helping Consumers Find Their Way
Health foundations have long supported the essential work that connects consumers to health insurance coverage. After the passage of the ACA, foundations put that experience to work to promote consumer awareness and uptake of the new coverage options.
Behavioral Health Funding Infographic and Directory
GIH’s latest survey report highlights current trends and gaps in behavioral health philanthropy. GIH surveyed Funding Partners in March 2017 about investments in mental health, substance use, trauma, and other behavioral health issues.