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Maine Survey Respondents Report Variations in Health Care Worry, Confidence and Affordability Burdens
Summary According to a survey of more than 1,200 Maine adults conducted from January 13 to February 9, 2026, many residents have had inconsistent experiences accessing and affording the health care system in the past year. Among those respondents: Variations in Health Care Affordability Between Households Factors like household income and composition impact on how […]
Read MoreFacing the Future: Understanding Federal Policy Changes and their Effect on Coverage and Affordability
The Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHESS) consistently reveals that affordability remains the top barrier preventing individuals from obtaining health insurance and accessing necessary care. With the enactment of the House Reconciliation bill (H.R. 1), these financial challenges are poised to intensify for many Americans. Join the Hub and a panel of experts for a […]
Read MoreOklahoma Survey Respondents Report Variations in Health Care Worry, Confidence and Affordability Burdens
Variations in Health Care Affordability Between Households Factors like household income and composition impact how a person navigates the health care system. For example, Oklahoma respondents in households earning less than $50,000 a year reported experiencing a health care affordability burden more frequently than wealthier households (see Table 1). The median household income in Oklahoma […]
Read MoreKansas Survey Respondents Report that Trust and Respect Impact Care; Variations in Health Care Affordability Burdens
Summary According to a survey of more than 1,400 Kansas adults conducted from August 1, 2025 – September 19, 2025, many residents have had inconsistent experiences accessing and affording the health care system in the past year. Among those respondents: Variations in Health Care Affordability Between Households Factors like household income and composition impact how […]
Read MoreFinancialization’s Impact on Medical Debt in the U.S. Healthcare System and on Disenfranchised Communities, Advocacy and Policy Responses
Authors: Alexandra Allen, MSPPM, Britt Sanderson, MS, MPH Executive Summary The financialization of the U.S. health care sector has fundamentally reshaped the way care is delivered and paid for, worsening medical debt and deepening imbalances. Building on systemic barriers that creates racially stratified health insurance products[1],[2] and suppresses the political and economic power of people […]
Read MoreNC awarded $213 Million for then Rural Health Transformation Program
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded the state of NC with $213 million in federal aid to Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), reports the NCDHHS. The funds will be allocated to enhance health access for more than three million rural residents in North Carolina during 2026, as well as to support eligibility for […]
Read MoreNew Colorado laws impacting coverage and access take effect Jan. 1
A package of new Colorado laws that take effect January 1, 2026 includes several measures expanding health care coverage and access for residents, reports STL News. Under the changes, Colorado Medicaid and state health plans will begin covering abortion care and related reproductive health services. New insurance coverage adjustments also go into effect, clarifying and […]
Read MoreNew Jersey invests $22M in reproductive care access, workforce
New Jersey announced it will allocate $22.325 million through the Reproductive Health Access Fund in fiscal year 2026, reports Becker’s Hospital Review. The funding includes support for providers targeted by federal policy changes, clinic facilities and technology upgrades, and training and recruitment incentives to attract health professionals, especially in underserved areas. Advocates and state leaders […]
Read MoreMillions of Californians gain access to affordable IVF under new law
California will soon require many health insurers to cover in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments, reports CalMatters. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, large group health plans must pay for infertility diagnosis and treatment, including IVF, easing the financial burden on the roughly 9 million Californians who struggle to conceive. The new law also expands […]
Read MoreTennessee Survey Respondents Report that Trust and Respect Impact Care; Variations in Health Care Affordability Burdens
Summary Variations in Health Care Affordability Between Households Factors like household income and composition impact how a person navigates the health care system. For example, Tennessee respondents in households earning less than $50,000 a year reported experiencing a health care affordability burden more frequently than wealthier households (see Table 1). The median household income in […]
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