Healthcare in the US: Where Things Stand

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This deep dive reflects laws, regulations and polling available as of Oct. 31, 2026. Open enrollment for 2027 marketplace plans begins Nov. 1, and several figures here will change after the Nov. 3 midterms and as new data is released. Overview The United States spends more on health care than any other country, yet it … Read more

Common Ground: Letting Americans Import Drugs From Canada

In brief: KFF’s Health Tracking Poll has found majority support in both parties for letting Americans buy prescription drugs imported from Canada in every wave it has run since 2019, most recently in 2025. The federal legal pathway to do this at scale has existed since 2020. Only one state, Florida, has FDA approval to … Read more

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