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Lawsuit Challenges New COVID-19 Shot Recommendation
Publication -A federal lawsuit filed by multiple major medical groups is challenging vaccination guideline changes initiated by Health and Human Services Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Physicians, the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, several other medical organizations, and an anonymous physician filed […] -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Kentucky’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Kentucky’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: New Index Shows Kansas Falling Behind in the Education Choice Revolution
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A new report shows Kansas is lagging behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring system released in April by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually have—Kansas only has an index score […] -
Research & Commentary: New Index Shows Wyoming Needs to Do More to Keep Up with Education Choice Revolution
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A new report shows Wyoming is lagging behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring system released in April by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually have—Wyoming only has an index score […] -
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Congress Considers Repealing Vaccine Makers’ Lawsuit Protections in Public Emergencies
Publication -A bill currently before Congress would restore federal and state civil remedy protections for those harmed by vaccines and other products in a Presidentially-declared emergency, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The PREP Repeal Act (H.R. 4388), introduced on July 15 by U.S. Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY), and Paul Gosar (R-AZ), would end blanket immunity for […] -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Ohio’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Ohio’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waiver -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Kansas’ Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Kansas' Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waiver -
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Showdown at the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force – Commentary
Publication -Reports began circulating this July that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. might fire all 16 members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). (See related article, page 1). The task force is an all-volunteer group of experts who make recommendations about which preventive services Americans should receive. Preventive services—think immunizations, […] -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Iowa’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Iowa’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
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Future of U.S. Prevention Task Force in Question as Kennedy Cancels Meeting
Publication -A meeting cancellation has raised speculation over what Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has in store for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) The task force is an advisory panel that recommends what preventive services health insurers must cover fully under the Affordable Care Act. The task force was scheduled […] -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Oklahoma’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Oklahoma’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Oregon’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Oregon’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Indiana’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Indiana’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Pennsylvania’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Illinois’ Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Illinois' Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Rhode Island’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The continuing growth in states’ Medicaid programs has placed a severe financial strain on state budgets. In fiscal year 2024, Medicaid was the largest category of total state spending, consuming 29.8 percent of the average state budget, the National Association of State Budget Officers reports. “Medicaid comprised over half (56%) of all federal funds to states […] -
Research & Commentary: New Index Shows Virginia Falling Way Behind on Education Choice
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A new report shows Virginia is lagging behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring system released in April by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually have—Virginia only has an index score […] -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save South Carolina’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Alabama’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Hawaii’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Hawaii’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save South Dakota’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform South Dakota’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Georgia’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Georgia’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Idaho’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Idaho’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waiver ... -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Tennessee’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Tennessee’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Florida’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Florida’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ...