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State Recommendations for Routine Childhood Vaccines: Increasing Departure from Federal Guidelines

KFF Health News: Trump Policies at Odds With Emerging Understanding of Covid’s Long-Term Harm

The New Federal Vaccine Schedule for Children: What Changed and What Are the Implications?

Trump Administration Drops Medicaid Vaccine Reporting Requirements

Impact of Federal Vaccine Recommendation Changes on Insurance Coverage

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Explore the Basics of U.S. Health Policy

Health Policy 101 is a comprehensive guide covering fundamental aspects of U.S. health policy and programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, employer-sponsored insurance, racial and ethnic disparities, and more. The chapters can be downloaded in a PDF format for faculty and student use, and the information will be updated annually or as data and circumstances change.

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The Uninsured Population and Health Coverage

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Health Policy Issues in Women’s Health

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Health Care Costs and Affordability

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Congress, the Executive Branch, and Health Policy

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