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health-policy12 days ago•0 min saved

KFF Analysis Finds Mixed Results for TrumpRx Drug Prices vs. Global Peers

A new analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) reveals that the TrumpRx website delivers mixed results for Americans seeking lower prescription drug prices. While prices for 17 brand-name drugs are lower than the average in 11 peer nations, 15 drugs cost significantly more. The site, which targets cash-paying consumers, does not guarantee the 'lowest prices in the developed world' as claimed by the administration. Notable exceptions include weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, which remain more expensive in the U.S. than in comparable countries. This finding contrasts with the administration's broader 'most favored nation' strategy, which has secured deals with 26 pharmaceutical companies and enrolled all 50 states in Medicaid pricing reforms.

via USA Today|

#health-policy #healthcare-costs #kff

health3 months ago•2 min saved

Obamacare premiums poised for another double-digit surge in 2027

A new KFF analysis finds Obamacare premiums are set to rise a median 14% next year, marking the second straight year of double-digit increases in the individual market. Subsidies will help some enrollees, but those earning more than 400% of the federal poverty level won’t qualify. The hikes are driven by higher overall medical costs and the expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies, with insurers warning a sicker risk pool will push costs higher. Enrollment has fallen about 3 million year over year to 19.2 million, though the figure remains larger than any year before 2024.

via Axios|

#enrollment #health #kff

health-insurance3 years ago•3 min saved

Health insurance troubles plague majority of Americans.

A new report from KFF has found that 58% of insured adults have had at least one problem with their health insurance in the past year, including insurers denying care, providers not being covered, or policies paying less than expected. However, 81% of insured adults still said their health coverage was excellent or good. The report also showed that half of folks don’t fully understand the coverage they have, and affordability remains a concern, leading some to skip or delay care in the past year.

via CNN|

#affordability #coverage #health-insurance