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
A federal eligibility change that took effect October 1 has begun removing some lawfully present immigrants from Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Refugees, people granted asylum and several other groups can lose federally funded coverage even though they live in the United States legally. The change comes from Section 71109 of the … Read more
President Trump announced Monday that nine more pharmaceutical companies have agreed to his “Most Favored Nation” drug pricing framework, bringing the total to 26 manufacturers the White House says now cover 89% of the branded drug market. The new agreements involve mid-sized companies, including Astellas, BeOne Medicines, CSL, BridgeBio, Sun Pharmaceutical, Teva and UCB, which … Read more
