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Per a recent @KFF report, 67% of adults say they trust AI tools “not too much” or “not at all” for reliable health information. Yet 32% are already using AI chatbots for health advice. That gap is worth paying attention to. Link: kff.org/public-opinion…

Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, 6 states (of 13) have implemented new policies that require state-regulated private plans to include abortion coverage. Our experts explain abortion coverage in 2026 Medicaid and private insurance plans: on.kff.org/4tF8spZ

Between 2015 and 2025, the total number of nursing homes in the U.S. fell by 6%, from 15,643 to 14,742. Half the decline was in rural areas. What's driving the decline isn't clear, but one factor may be that Medicaid is providing home care to more people. on.kff.org/4w1Z3ui

We found that nearly half (48%) of women and teens 15-49 years-old with Medicaid either live in a state that restricts Medicaid coverage for abortion services or in one that bans the provision of abortion. What does this mean for women with low incomes? on.kff.org/4tF8spZ

Artificial intelligence can exacerbate or mitigate racial and ethnic disparities in health, depending on how it is designed and used. A look at how the growing use of AI may affect disparities and factors that can help reduce AI-related bias in health care: on.kff.org/4t5w5qz

A decades-old WHO classification has been misrepresented online to suggest birth control pills were recently found to cause cancer, showing how false and misleading health claims can spread even in the absence of outright falsehoods. on.kff.org/4udlzyK

Surgeon General and Assistant Secretary of Health were combined in ‘77 under the great Julius Richmond giving the SG much more than a podium, but separated again with the star power of Everett Koop in ‘81. Chief doctor for HHS, for the nation, or both?

#ICYMI: KFF and other Medicaid experts discussed findings from KFF's survey of state Medicaid and CHIP program officials on how states are approaching implementation of work requirements. Watch the replay of our virtual briefing: youtube.com/watch?v=sGsJTR…

While planning for Medicaid work requirement implementation continues, states have reported making several policy choices — such as additional verification, early implementation, verification automation, and hardship exceptions — that can affect paperwork and staff capacity. on.kff.org/4cUFJWX

Over 1 in 4 nursing homes are in a rural area and 1 in 5 nursing home residents live in a nursing home in a rural area. This analysis compares the characteristics of rural and urban nursing homes and examines recent trends in the number of nursing homes: on.kff.org/4w1Z3ui

Four years after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, we reviewed and analyzed federal and state policies on Medicaid and private insurance coverage of abortion services. Here’s what we found: on.kff.org/4tF8spZ

New findings from our survey of state Medicaid and CHIP program officials cover a wide range of eligibility, enrollment, and renewal policies — some of which may affect how states implement work requirements. Get the details: on.kff.org/4cFQeyK

On Friday, Nebraska will become the first state to implement Medicaid work requirements. Nebraska is one of seven states that plan to implement Medicaid work requirements early or take a more restrictive approach to verifying them. on.kff.org/4cUFJWX

Our survey of state Medicaid officials examines how 43 states (including DC) are approaching implementing Medicaid work requirements. Six states say they are using AI to assist with implementing work requirements, while most others are still exploring options.

At 1 p.m. ET today, we’re sharing an early look at state approaches to implementing Medicaid work requirements. Register to join the virtual briefing, where we’ll highlight findings from our latest survey of state Medicaid and CHIP program officials: on.kff.org/3P6XLxs

On implementing Medicaid work requirements, our new survey of state Medicaid officials finds that many states are seeking less restrictive policies and automated verification where possible. However, seven states are planning for more restrictive verification or early implementation. on.kff.org/4n1C3HP

Get the details ⤵️ News release: on.kff.org/4n1C3HP Full survey report: on.kff.org/4cUFJWX

Findings from our new survey offer an early look at states’ differing approaches to implementing Medicaid work requirements amid cost and time constraints, as well as uncertainty from delayed federal guidance.

Majorities of voters say health care costs will have a “major impact” on their decision to vote (55%) and which party’s candidate they will support (61%) in the upcoming midterm elections. See more in our latest poll: on.kff.org/4ucGdyL

Voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on addressing the cost of health care, including prescription drugs, but many voters trust neither party right now. kff.org/public-opinion…