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Jan 22, 2023 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, there is no longer a federal constitutional right to abortion. Amid a flurry of activity at the state level and in the House of Representatives, here are some key pieces of information to consider as you think about this year’s abortion debates. Despite its strong safety profile, abortion is the most highly regulated medical service in the country and is now banned in 13 states.

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Dec 1, 2022 • 10 tweets • 7 min read
On #WorldAIDSDay, we recognize the fight to help end HIV and remember those lost to AIDS-related illnesses. Let’s explore a few of our resources about the U.S. response to the domestic and global HIV epidemics, which have persisted since the 1980s. About 84 million people worldwide have had HIV since the epidemic’s start. About 1.2 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV. While overall new infections declined 73% between 1984-2019, almost 35,000 new infections occur each year. #WorldAIDSDay
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Oct 25, 2022 • 4 tweets • 4 min read
NEW: Our annual survey finds state #Medicaid agencies expect enrollment to decline, total spending growth to slow & state spending to rise after the expiration of the #COVID19 public health emergency, which most states anticipated would end by mid-FY 2023. kff.org/medicaid/issue… Image Our 22nd annual survey of state Medicaid directors also has findings about state Medicaid policies in areas such as delivery systems, health equity, benefits, telehealth, provider rates & taxes, pharmacy, and more. kff.org/medicaid/repor… Image
Oct 24, 2022 • 8 tweets • 4 min read
For #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, let’s dive into a few facts and resources about the disease, as well as information about the screening and medications certain private plans must cover. Among women in the U.S., breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death. Each year, about 264,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women. The death rate across the country was 19.1/100,000 people in 2020. kff.org/other/state-in… Image
Mar 13, 2020 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
JUST RELEASED: 41% of adults ages 18+ in the U.S. – 105.5M -- have a higher risk of developing more serious illness if they become infected with the virus that causes #COVID19.

This estimate is based on their age (60+) or underlying health conditions. kff.org/global-health-… Of those 105M adults at higher risk of serious illness, if infected with #coronavirus:

Most, or 3 in 4, are age 60+

About 29 million are ages 18-59 and at higher risk due to medical conditions, e.g. heart disease, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or diabetes.