Dear John,

Health Affairs, with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, released two new companion health policy briefs on exclusionary immigration policy and health.

Population Health Costs Of Exclusionary And Criminalizing Immigration Policies

Nolan Kline et al.

Mitigating The Health Impacts Of Exclusionary Immigration Policies: An Evidence Review

Nicole L. Novak et al.

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Community & State is the business segment of UnitedHealthcare that provides health care coverage for the economically disadvantaged, the medically underserved and those without the benefit of employer-funded health plans. These state-based health plans meet local needs, while leveraging the national resources of UnitedHealthcare.

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Alzheimer's Disease Disparities: When Healthcare Policy Violates the Biological Imperatives of Neural Health

Gretchen C. Wartman

Sponsored by National Minority Quality Forum

The Unfinished Work Of The No Surprises Act: Cost Transparency For Planned Care

Erin Duffy

part of our Provider Prices In The Commercial Sector series

Illinois Ruling Signals Shift In Legal Battles Over State Drug Price Laws

Andrew Twinamatsiko

part of our Health Policy At A Crossroads series

Experts Say Lowering MA Spending Would Reduce Supplemental Benefits, But They’re Split On Welfare Implications

Amelia M. Bond et al.

A Promising Step Toward Site Neutrality: What The 2026 OPPS And ASC Rule Gets Right—And What’s Still Missing

Corrie Mook et al.

part of our Health Policy At A Crossroads series

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