KFF's latest Health Tracking Poll details how rising economic anxiety impacts U.S. adults, highlighting healthcare affordability challenges across demographics and insurance types in 2025.

Study of Oregon's hospital payment cap reveals limited financial disruption and slight improvements in patient care, informing policy on controlling healthcare costs.

The U.S. Conference of Mayors urges Congress to extend ACA premium tax credits before 2025 expiration to prevent loss of coverage for millions and avoid financial strain on local health systems.

Analysis of U.S. health insurance trends highlights the limitations of out-of-pocket spending and high deductibles, exploring personalized, pretax-funded insurance options to enhance cost-effectiveness and patient choice in coverage.

U.S. health insurance networks are contracting due to increased medical costs and decreased government funding, impacting payer strategies and provider networks.

Healthcare reform proposals repeat Affordable Care Act mistakes by ignoring employers' role and lacking data infrastructure. Expert analysis highlights need for transparent pricing and AI-driven solutions to empower purchasers and control costs.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas and St. Francis Hospital negotiate contract renewal amid rising healthcare costs, impacting network coverage and premiums in 2025.

Explore the rising health insurance costs projected for 2026 and policy challenges affecting the Affordable Care Act, market competition, and healthcare affordability in the U.S.

Elevance Health lowers its 2025 profit outlook due to higher ACA and Medicaid costs driven by sicker patients and increased care utilization, reflecting an industry-wide trend. Analysts anticipate persistent insurer losses before improvement in 2026.

HHS and CMS unveil Most Favored Nation drug pricing model targeting pharmaceutical manufacturers to align U.S. drug prices with international benchmarks and reduce costs.