The Commonwealth Fund

As Federal Protections Stall, States Move to the Front Lines to Alleviate Medical Debt

Unfortunately, federal efforts to protect people from crippling medical debt have stalled. This means that now more than ever ...
The Commonwealth FundOpinion

Behavioral Health Parity Takes Step Backward Under Trump Administration

Roughly 55 percent of Medicaid enrollees are working full or part time, and a number aren’t eligible for health insurance ...
The Commonwealth Fund

What Is the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, and Why Is It at Risk?

Without PRAMS, the U.S. will be less able to direct public resources toward the most effective interventions for meeting ...
The Commonwealth Fund

Putting the Extraordinary Increase in ACA Premiums in 2026 in Perspective

ACA premiums increased by 21.7 percent on average in 2026 — far outpacing expected premium increases in the ...
The Commonwealth Fund

Affordability Concerns Are Driving States to Curb Hospital Prices

As we face a new year, we are experiencing nationwide double-digit commercial premium increases that are making annual family ...
Commonwealth Fund

Responses to Policy Proposals and Inquiries

Comment on the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (9/10/25) Comments on CMS Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Proposed Rule (4/11/25) Response to 2024 Medicare Physician Fee ...