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The Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda raise questions about whether the Trump administration’s global health approach can address a major viral outbreak in a region already facing multiple humanitarian crises. More ⤵️ on.kff.org/4a5HFLI

A major Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the first big test of the U.S. ability to respond to global health crises under the Trump administration’s America First Global Health Strategy. Here’s why: on.kff.org/4a5HFLI

Hospital prices paid by private insurers rose 30% from 2019-2026, compared to a 21% increase in Medicare payment rates. The disparate growth widened an existing gap between what Medicare and private plans pay for hospital services: on.kff.org/4fxNqFy

With nearly 600 suspected cases and over 139 deaths as of May 20, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo presents unique challenges for the U.S. global health response under the Trump administration. Our experts explain: on.kff.org/4a5HFLI

7 states (including D.C.) provide state-funded health coverage to at least some income-eligible adults regardless of immigration status, and 15 states (including D.C.) provide such coverage for kids. But several states are scaling back programs amid budget pressures: on.kff.org/42MeIk3

This week, Dr. Robert Wachter joins Chip Kahn for a discussion about the implications of AI for patient care and the physician’s role, as well as implications of AI in health care that extend beyond individual patient interactions. Watch the full episode: on.kff.org/43jh4XK

Since early 2025, federal pressure has resulted in dozens of providers discontinuing gender-affirming care services. In a new brief, we explore actions in recent weeks to further limit this care. on.kff.org/4uswF3o

Many states impose cost sharing on certain Medicaid expansion adults and all expansion states will be required to do so by Oct 1, 2028. Studies show cost sharing reduces utilization of care, including medically necessary care: on.kff.org/4upuhuj

Hospitals account for nearly one-third of US health spending and 40% of spending growth from 2022-2024. Analysis shows hospital prices paid by private insurers have risen faster than Medicare rates since 2019, a trend with implications for affordability: on.kff.org/4fxNqFy

Immigrants generally use less health care and have lower health spending than U.S.-born citizens, and noncitizen immigrants remain far more likely to be uninsured than citizens. More key facts on health coverage of immigrants: on.kff.org/42MeIk3

New: 3 new actions mark escalating Trump admin. efforts to limit gender-affirming care & turn up the heat on providers. Each are connected to activity in TX which may have been selected in efforts to forum shop & work with an AG w/ similar priorities. kff.org/lgbtq/texas-em…

Will AI be a transformative force in medicine or just another disappointment? On this week’s episode of KFF’s Business of Health, @Bob_Wachter says that while AI doesn't need to be perfect, it must be better than the current failing systems. Listen where you get your podcasts.

Starting October 1, 2028, federal law will, for the first time, require states to impose copays or other cost sharing on certain Medicaid expansion adults. Our new brief looks at which states currently require cost sharing for Medicaid expansion adults: on.kff.org/4upuhuj

Our expert explores three major developments on youth access to gender-affirming care in recent weeks — centered on U.S. Department of Justice actions in Texas, even though the state has had bans on youth gender-affirming care for several years. on.kff.org/4uswF3o

Following recent settlements with a Texas hospital over youth access to gender-affirming care, our new brief examines the Trump administration’s recent efforts to restrict youth access. on.kff.org/4uswF3o

Gun violence continues to shape young lives. Firearm death rates among people 17 and under rose during the pandemic, held steady through 2023 and declined slightly in 2024 — but remain above pre-pandemic levels. Disparities persist by age, race, gender and state: on.kff.org/4ddKDzR

1 in 4 children in the U.S. has an immigrant parent, and the vast majority are U.S. citizens. Data show that children with noncitizen parents are more likely to be uninsured and live in lower-income households, despite most living with a full-time worker: on.kff.org/49cklLZ

What does the future hold for AI in healthcare? Listen to this compelling discussion with host @chipkahn and @Bob_Wachter, who shares insights from his new book, A Giant Leap. Full episode out now: on.kff.org/43jh4XK

Marketplace enrollment could decline by 21.5% or nearly five million people this year, falling from 22.3 million people in 2025 to about 17.5 million in 2026: on.kff.org/4nz1Ln4

Four states — IN, IA, MO, and OK — are not adopting the optional high unemployment exception to Medicaid work requirements. About 3,300 enrollees in IA and MO live in counties that would otherwise qualify. Learn more: on.kff.org/4wye0oa