Medicaid Archives

09.18.2026 Portrait of a stressed young Black woman looking at medical bills. Loss of Medicaid coverage concept

Starting in 2027, new work requirements will likely result in over 5 million Americans losing their Medicaid coverage despite being employed.

Guest Authors Paul Shafer, Timothy Callaghan

08.27.2026 Worried, stressed young woman looking at health insurance bills

Nearly 13% of Medicaid enrollees lose coverage at the annual renewal deadline, often due to procedural errors rather than ineligibility.

Fellow Farah Nimeri

06.25.2026 Psilocybe cubensis hallucinogenic mushrooms on blue and purple gradient background. Psychedelic movement concept

The psychedelic medicalization movement spent decades fighting for legitimacy. That era is now ending, with the next test being about access.

Guest Author Mackenzie Bullard

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

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