Medicaid Archives

05.22.2026 close-up image of a diabetic patient testing their blood sugar

Insurance churn leaves diabetic patients uninsured and unmedicated, leading to worse health outcomes and disease management.

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

05.19.2026 Dentist examining patient's teeth. Dental care concept

Projected cuts under the OBBBA will roll back adult dental coverage, pushing patients from preventive care to costly emergency departments.

Guest Authors Ashwini Ranade, Astha Singhal

05.06.2026 Portrait of a mature Asian woman patient using a remote monitoring tool to measure her blood pressure by herself in her bedroom at home

Remote patient monitoring devices allow for more convenient, cost-effective care, benefiting both patients and providers.

Fellow Farah Nimeri

04.23.2026 Young woman sitting on bar counter, looking down at glass full of alcohol

The alcohol treatment system is not meeting the unique needs of women, and cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will only make this worse.

04.01.2026 Close-up of a young, healthy male's arm with a bandage after a vaccine shot from a medical professional.

HPV vaccination uptake was higher in states that adopted Medicaid expansion than in those that did not, particularly among male adolescents.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

03.19.2026 Portrait of a patient holding the caregiver's hand while spending time together. Elderly health care concept

Cuts under the OBBBA could push states and nursing homes to revive filial laws, forcing adult children to pay for parents’ long-term care.

Guest Authors Monica Aswani, Paul Shafer

03.04.2026 "We Accept SNAP" sign in window of grocery store with yellow grocery carts out front

When SNAP work requirements were reinstated in 2016, coverage losses were likely driven by administrative barriers rather than workforce gains.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

02.18.2026 Shadows of people on a street overlayed across the American flag. Immigration concept

False claims about Medicaid eligibility for immigrants have been used to justify policy changes proposed in the OBBBA. Here are the facts.

Guest Authors Kevin H. Nguyen, Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba

01.26.2026 The front of the White House viewed through a canopy of trees at dusk.

The Trump Administration recently revoked guidance for states to address social needs through Medicaid. These cuts will harm people in need.

Guest Authors Nicole McCann, Paul Shafer

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