With the incoming Trump administration and Republican-led Congress looking to ways to reduce federal spending, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds that the Medicare and Medicaid programs remain broadly popular, and more people favor more spending on those programs than less spending. About eight in 10 Americans overall view Medicare (82%) and Medicaid (77%)<span class="readmore-ellipsis">…</span><a href="https://www.kff.org/health-costs/press-release/as-congress-looks-to-reduce-federal-spending-medicare-and-medicaid-remain-broadly-popular-and-at-least-twice-as-many-people-want-to-increase-spending-rather-than-cut-it/" class="see-more light-beige no-float inline-readmore">More</a></p>

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17.01.2025

Misleading Narratives and Social Media Shape Contraception Perceptions — The Monitor | KFF

This volume examines misleading claims about birth control, focusing on the mischaracterization of emergency contraceptives as abortifacients, the influence of social media on patient-provider communication, and online messages that inaccurately promote fertility awareness methods as safer alternatives.

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18.01.2025

Title 42 and its Impact on Immigration and Migrant Families | KFF

This brief provides an explanation of Title 42 and its application in border regions, the impact of Title 42 on border expulsions and the health and well-being of migrants during COVID-19, and a discussion of the potential implications of reinvoking Title 42 restrictions for immigration and the health of migrants.

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22.01.2025

How Does the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Impact Health and Health Care? | KFF

This policy watch provides a short overview of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), describing its history, budget, organizational structure and its major programs and responsibilities.

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As Congress Looks to Reduce Federal Spending, Medicare and Medicaid Remain Broadly Popular, and At Least Twice as Many People Want to Increase Spending Rather Than Cut It | KFF

Misleading Narratives and Social Media Shape Contraception Perceptions — The Monitor | KFF

Title 42 and its Impact on Immigration and Migrant Families | KFF

How Does the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Impact Health and Health Care? | KFF

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