Boston University, Boston, MA
Joined July 2014
BU Health Sector retweeted
All states are affected by the 2025 reconciliation law’s Medicaid changes. See which of the law’s provisions affect each states — and which states are facing the greatest changes: on.kff.org/4hQIsDB
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BU Health Sector retweeted
At least 2 million seniors will receive notice this fall that their Medicare Advantage plans will disappear at year’s end, some without a comparable alternative. Listen to the latest episode of "An Arm and a Leg" with @danweissmann to learn more ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/podcast/an…
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BU Health Sector retweeted
Join us at 1 p.m. ET tomorrow for a virtual briefing about states’ efforts to implement new Medicaid work requirements, which have created new administrative demands on states at a time of federal funding cuts, slowing revenue growth, and increasing spending demands. Register: on.kff.org/4cP4gyd
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BU Health Sector retweeted
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of U.S. adults are worried about being able to afford health care costs for their families — the same share who are worried about gasoline or other transportation costs. on.kff.org/4ucGdyL
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BU Health Sector retweeted
Just one or two hospitals or health systems controlled the entire inpatient hospital market in nearly half of metropolitan areas across the country. In case you missed it, our analysis explores the competitiveness of hospital markets amid a continuing wave of consolidation: on.kff.org/4dGAgp5
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#HSM - this is not a good trend
Middle-aged adults faced some of the steepest increases in Obamacare premium payments this year. Some are waiting to get health care until they’re old enough for Medicare. It's a risky move and could lead taxpayers to foot bigger bills down the line. kffhealthnews.org/news/artic…
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BU Health Sector retweeted
A majority of those who re-enrolled in an ACA Marketplace plan say they have cut or plan to cut spending on food or other basic household expenses to afford their health care costs. The impact is even greater for those with chronic health conditions: on.kff.org/3NKfN84
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BU Health Sector retweeted
NEW: A follow-up survey of the same Marketplace enrollees KFF surveyed in 2025 finds half (51%) of returning enrollees say their health care costs are “a lot higher” this year compared to last year. This includes 4 in 10 who specifically say this about their premiums. on.kff.org/3NKfN84
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As discussed in #HM703
How does health spending in the U.S. compare to other countries? Our updated analysis offers answers in six key charts: on.kff.org/3OZbqGF
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KFF’s latest poll shows a majority of the public (59%) now say they are at least “somewhat worried” about being able to afford prescription drugs for themselves and their families. This is the largest share since KFF first polled on this question in 2018. on.kff.org/4s4LNCF
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BU Health Sector retweeted
In 2024, about 1 in 6 adults delayed or went without some form of health care due to cost. Our updated chart collection explores trends in how the cost of healthcare affects access to care: on.kff.org/44nCHYC
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BU Health Sector retweeted
Adults ages 50 to 64 are disproportionately affected by the expiration of ACA enhanced premium tax credits because they make up a large number of Marketplace enrollees and premiums rise with age. Our analysis shows that older enrollees with moderate to higher incomes have been hit hardest: on.kff.org/4l0zwfY
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