Our nation’s health suffers if Congress cuts Medicaid

Reducing Medicaid funding will lead to worse health outcomes, overburden emergency rooms, and cause many rural hospitals to close.

Why the U.S. needs more community health workers

With the right strategies and public policies, we can strengthen our nation’s health system by focusing on this critical part of the workforce.

Medicare telehealth flexibilities should be here to stay

We urge Congress to extend policies that have improved access to care and increased equity.

Voting affects the health of our communities

National Voter Registration Day aims to register eligible voters and ensure full representation.

Our nation’s health depends on well-funded research

research funding and the agencies that lead research.

Can the badly broken prescription drug market be fixed?

Prescription drugs are unaffordable for millions of people. With the right policy solutions, we can get back on the path to affordability.

It’s time to address America’s Black maternal health crisis

Health care leaders and policymakers should each play their part to help eliminate health disparities.

Fostering responsible AI in health care

With the right policies and partnerships, artificial intelligence can lead to higher-quality, more equitable care.

Proposition 1 would bolster mental health care in California

Kaiser Permanente supports the ballot measure to expand and improve mental health care and addiction services statewide.

Solutions for strengthening the mental health care workforce

Better public policies can help address the challenges. We encourage policymakers to focus on 4 key areas.