We can do better. We can build a system that provides coordinated high-quality care to every patient who needs it.

Given forthcoming changes to Medicare Part D plans under the Inflation Reduction Act, CMS should collect and publish ...

Transparency in the program is more than just a mechanism for fair pricing—it is a driving force that diminishes the returns ...

President Trump reinstated an expanded version of the so-called “Mexico City policy,” which prevents organizations that receive federal global health funding from providing access to abortion-related ...

In 2016, ahead of the US presidential election, the National Academy of Medicine launched the strategic initiative Vital Directions for Health and Health Care—a series of papers on critical areas of ...

Climate change is a public health crisis. It poses a present, fundamental threat to the food, air, water, and shelter of Americans. Climate events can induce disruptions to societies and stress ...

Women’s health in the United States faces a complex array of challenges that demand urgent attention. Some challenges need immediate action to prevent further deaths, such as the dire rates of ...

This article is the first in a new Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, “Health Policy at a Crossroads.” Articles in this topic will offer timely analysis of prominent regulatory ...

Efforts to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into health care have been under way for decades. Recently, rapid evolution in the development of AI technologies has provided new ...

Advances in the implementation of evidence-based public health measures have been instrumental in extending populations’ lifespan and “healthspan.” However, despite unprecedented medical ...