Notable healthcare policies taking effect in 2026 will reshape hospital operations, reimbursement, insurance markets and patient access nationwide.

The tax law cuts more than $1 trillion from health insurance spending over a decade, mostly from Medicaid, to help pay the ...

“How will healthcare policy changes impact my MSK practice?” That’s a common question as we learn more about the U.S. government’s plans for a wide variety of policy changes. New regulations and ...

Parties and factions within them are sharply divided on a path forward; several avenues being explored haven’t led to viable ...

John Wilkerson is a Washington correspondent for STAT who writes about the politics of health care. He is also the author of the twice-weekly D.C. Diagnosis newsletter. You’re reading the web edition ...

Paul Ryan emphasized the importance of clear legislation to limit executive overreach and encouraged engagement with policymakers to influence healthcare decisions. He highlighted the fiscal ...

The prospect of soaring health care costs could exacerbate Americans’ feelings about affordability, an issue that President Trump has tried to downplay. But Democrats plan to keep the issue front and ...

Signs for Obamacare health insurance plans lay next to a fence in Columbia, South Carolina, in 2023. Signs for Obamacare health insurance plans lay next to a fence in Columbia, South Carolina, in 2023 ...

HCA Healthcare remains a "Hold" as strong operational results offset looming healthcare policy risks and fair valuation. Recent quarters saw robust margin expansion, improved payer mix, and aggressive ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, “Health Policy at a Crossroads,” produced with the support of the Commonwealth Fund and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.