Barry Scholl

Great reporting from Drew Hawkins @wadrewhawkins.bsky.social and Gulf States Newsroom @gulfstatesnewsroom.bsky.social

Last week, Congress passed, and the president signed, legislation that will cut #Medicaid and alter how coverage is accessed through the #healthinsurance marketplaces.

This is a turning point—not the end of the story.

New state health system scorecard shows the gains across the country over the past decade -- and how much we stand to lose.

They don't work, and people suffer. See the potential impact on your state.

Making America Healthy

As someone who has spent my career in health care, I know what’s at stake when we dismantle systems that protect people’s lives. The recent HHS layoffs risk undoing years of progress.
Find my full thoughts over on the @commonwealthfund.org blog.

The Federal Rule on Medical Debt Federal and state policymakers have several options to expand coverage and take action to help reduce medical debt and its impact on patients.

A single medical bill shouldn’t cost someone their financial future. No one should be denied a home loan because they experienced a crisis that left them with #medicaldebt.
A rule that stops lenders from penalizing people for medical bills is on hold, despite bipartisan support.

What Is Medicaid? Every year, 72 million Americans get health insurance and health care thanks to Medicaid. In fact, it’s the single-largest health insurer in America — and co...

You may know that every year, 72 million Americans get health insurance & care thanks to #Medicaid. But many Americans don’t know this. Part of my work involves helping people understand how #healthcare & health policies work, or don’t work.
To that end, I'm asking you to share this explainer video.

YouTube video by The Commonwealth Fund What Is Medicaid?

You might know that every year, 72 million Americans get health insurance and health care thanks to #Medicaid.

But most Americans don’t know this.

Please take a moment to watch our short video explaining how the Medicaid works & who it helps, and please consider sharing it with your people!

Medicaid’s Role in Small Towns and Rural Areas Key Findings Non-elderly adults and children in small towns and rural areas are more likely than those living in metro areas to rely on Medicaid/CHIP for their health insurance. As a consequence, r…

In rural America, Medicaid is more than health insurance—it’s a bridge to care and stability for millions.

To get a better sense of the role #Medicaid plays in rural communities—and the stakes if funding is cut--see this piece by @joanalker1.bsky.social and @edwincpark.bsky.social.

What Is Medicaid’s Value? This explainer discusses the value of Medicaid to its many beneficiaries.

Medicaid is more than a safety net—it’s a lifeline for 72 million Americans. See this explainer to learn how #Medicaid expansion improves health for our neighbors, reduces disparities, and strengthens state economies. A must-read for anyone committed to #healthequity.

Change will require courage…

So sorry, Keren! Anyone would be fortunate to have you!

Landing here today, happy to join as @jbetancourtpr.bsky.social supporting @commonwealthfund.org

Health Care Affordability for Older Adults: How the U.S. Compares to Other Countries The 2024 Commonwealth Fund International Health Policy Survey of Older Adults explores how financial considerations affect older adults’ health care decisions.

The U.S. is falling short in keeping seniors healthy. Older Americans face the highest #healthcare costs among their peers in other wealthy nations.

The State of Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S. This brief presents findings from the Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey to describe the state of Americans’ health insurance coverage in 2024.

Our new survey out today finds nearly one in four U.S. working age adults have health coverage all year but are underinsured, facing high out-of-pocket costs or deductibles relative to their income that lead many to skip needed care or take on medical debt. www.commonwealthfund.org/publications...

Just letting everyone know you can read findings from the new report, and other Commonwealth Fund research @commonwealthfund.bsky.social

The State of Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S. This brief presents findings from the Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey to describe the state of Americans’ health insurance coverage in 2024.

New survey: Among underinsured Americans, 66% have employer-sponsored health plans with out-of-pocket costs so high it keeps many from accessing needed care.
Said another way, many people with health coverage still cannot afford health care in the U.S.
www.commonwealthfund.org/publications...