Craig Palosky
@cpalosky.bsky.social
Communications Director at @kff.org ex-reporter for the ex-Tampa Tribune, ex-bureaucrat at HHS and CMS, Philadelphia Flyers fan, husband and father of two.
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Craig Palosky
@cpalosky.bsky.social
· Oct 4
How to Cite Us | KFF
KFF is a nonpartisan health policy organization. We never advocate or make recommendations. We are not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente and we are not a foundation. That is why we changed our name to...
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Friendly reminder about @kff.org : We changed our name KFF in 2023, to dispel confusion about who we are. Our legal operating name is KFF, and we should be cited that way. More here: www.kff.org/more-about-us/
Thanks for relying on our health policy analysis, polling and journalism.
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Proposals from Senators Scott and Cassidy to convert ACA premium tax credits into health accounts present trade-offs that benefit healthy people at the expense of sick people. Senator Scott's proposal, in particular, would destabilize the insurance market in some states.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Proposals from Senators Scott and Cassidy to convert ACA premium tax credits into health accounts present trade-offs that benefit healthy people at the expense of sick people. Senator Scott's proposal, in particular, would destabilize the insurance market in some states.
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Reposted by Craig Palosky
With all the talk about ACA costs being out of control, they are actually quite similar to and slightly less than employer (group) health costs.
The problem is health care costs, not the ACA.
The problem is health care costs, not the ACA.
How ACA Marketplace costs compare to employer-sponsored health insurance - Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
Prior to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), insurers selling coverage to individuals would deny people with serious pre-existing conditions and high-risk occupations, exclude coverage for certain services...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:21 PM
With all the talk about ACA costs being out of control, they are actually quite similar to and slightly less than employer (group) health costs.
The problem is health care costs, not the ACA.
The problem is health care costs, not the ACA.
Reposted by Craig Palosky
⚡ Last week, CMS announced that Medicare Part B premiums will increase by 10% next year. KFF’s @tricia-neuman.bsky.social explains why Medicare beneficiaries are not insulated from health care affordability challenges. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/4oKsSeK
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
⚡ Last week, CMS announced that Medicare Part B premiums will increase by 10% next year. KFF’s @tricia-neuman.bsky.social explains why Medicare beneficiaries are not insulated from health care affordability challenges. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/4oKsSeK
KFF-Washington Post poll shows who supports RFK Jr.’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ movement wapo.st/3KRTQSD , via @rachelroubein.bsky.social, Paige Cunningham and @sfcpoll.bsky.social
Poll shows who supports RFK Jr.’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ movement
Support for the MAHA movement is polarized with Republicans more likely than Democrats and independents to favor it. But MAHA food policy priorities are broadly popular.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:44 PM
KFF-Washington Post poll shows who supports RFK Jr.’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ movement wapo.st/3KRTQSD , via @rachelroubein.bsky.social, Paige Cunningham and @sfcpoll.bsky.social
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A small clarification to some of the talking points out there using KFF data. Premiums won’t increase by 114% for 24 million people if ACA enhanced premium tax credits are allowed to expire. Premiums would more than double ONLY for the 22 million enrollees with tax credits.
October 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
A small clarification to some of the talking points out there using KFF data. Premiums won’t increase by 114% for 24 million people if ACA enhanced premium tax credits are allowed to expire. Premiums would more than double ONLY for the 22 million enrollees with tax credits.
Friendly reminder about @kff.org : We changed our name KFF in 2023, to dispel confusion about who we are. Our legal operating name is KFF, and we should be cited that way. More here: www.kff.org/more-about-us/
Thanks for relying on our health policy analysis, polling and journalism.
Thanks for relying on our health policy analysis, polling and journalism.
How to Cite Us | KFF
KFF is a nonpartisan health policy organization. We never advocate or make recommendations. We are not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente and we are not a foundation. That is why we changed our name to...
www.kff.org
October 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Friendly reminder about @kff.org : We changed our name KFF in 2023, to dispel confusion about who we are. Our legal operating name is KFF, and we should be cited that way. More here: www.kff.org/more-about-us/
Thanks for relying on our health policy analysis, polling and journalism.
Thanks for relying on our health policy analysis, polling and journalism.
Reposted by Craig Palosky
Our tracking polls on health misinformation and trust have found a large muddled middle. Confused and unsure who and what to believe they are up for grabs.
Yesterday’s announcement on Tylenol and autism will add significantly to it.
Yesterday’s announcement on Tylenol and autism will add significantly to it.
The Problem Isn’t Trust in Vaccines, It’s That People Don’t Know Who to Trust
In a new “Beyond the Data” column, KFF’s President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman analyzes years of KFF polling on vaccines in light of the current controversies about them. The real problem, he says, is not...
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September 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Our tracking polls on health misinformation and trust have found a large muddled middle. Confused and unsure who and what to believe they are up for grabs.
Yesterday’s announcement on Tylenol and autism will add significantly to it.
Yesterday’s announcement on Tylenol and autism will add significantly to it.
Reposted by Craig Palosky
Our new survey, in partnership with @washingtonpost.com, explores parents’ experiences with and views about vaccines for their children.
Overall, we find most parents view routine childhood vaccines (MMR, polio) as safe and important but are less confident in seasonal shots.
Overall, we find most parents view routine childhood vaccines (MMR, polio) as safe and important but are less confident in seasonal shots.
September 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Our new survey, in partnership with @washingtonpost.com, explores parents’ experiences with and views about vaccines for their children.
Overall, we find most parents view routine childhood vaccines (MMR, polio) as safe and important but are less confident in seasonal shots.
Overall, we find most parents view routine childhood vaccines (MMR, polio) as safe and important but are less confident in seasonal shots.
Reposted by Craig Palosky
NEW KFF/Washington Post survey finds most parents follow vaccine guidance and express confidence in vaccines. But partisan divisions appear to be widening, and younger parents express more doubts than older parents, raising questions about the future of childhood vaccine uptake in the US.
September 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
NEW KFF/Washington Post survey finds most parents follow vaccine guidance and express confidence in vaccines. But partisan divisions appear to be widening, and younger parents express more doubts than older parents, raising questions about the future of childhood vaccine uptake in the US.
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NEW: RFK Jr.’s upending of vaccine policy is driving some states to break away from Trump admin guidelines while others are further loosening shot requirements. Me and @laurenweberhp.bsky.social
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RFK Jr. drives a wedge between red and blue states on vaccines
As states diverge on coronavirus vaccines, parents across party lines still support vaccine mandates for measles and polio, according to a Washington Post-KFF poll.
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September 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
NEW: RFK Jr.’s upending of vaccine policy is driving some states to break away from Trump admin guidelines while others are further loosening shot requirements. Me and @laurenweberhp.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Our poll of parents on vaccines with the Washington Post suggests there may be more blowback than imitation after Florida’s move to eliminate childhood vax requirements. Even 7 in 10 MAGA parents support the requirements (and 82% of FLA parents).
Most Parents Nationally and in Florida Want Schools to Require Vaccines
As Florida moves to end its mandates, early release findings from a new KFF-Washington Post survey show that parents overwhelmingly support current laws that require children to be vaccinated against ...
on.kff.org
September 4, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Our poll of parents on vaccines with the Washington Post suggests there may be more blowback than imitation after Florida’s move to eliminate childhood vax requirements. Even 7 in 10 MAGA parents support the requirements (and 82% of FLA parents).
Reposted by Craig Palosky
⚡ KFF’s @lizhamel.bsky.social writes about the challenge in ensuring the CDC can be trusted by people across partisanship and other dividing lines, drawing on insights from KFF’s polling on these issues. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/46lWYOY
![KFF graphic featuring a quote from Liz Hamel, KFF Vice President and Director of Public Opinion and Survey Research. It says, “[Secretary Kennedy] has promised to restore public trust in the CDC, but our polling data suggests real challenges given how skeptical the public — and Republicans in particular — are about the agency.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:zpwka3ky6phhcwmwor4tu5xj/bafkreictyvq2avtqvkbc74bf5j2svs5wdgys6ad67czz6bnew2b3ocbkiu@jpeg)
September 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
⚡ KFF’s @lizhamel.bsky.social writes about the challenge in ensuring the CDC can be trusted by people across partisanship and other dividing lines, drawing on insights from KFF’s polling on these issues. #QuickTake https://on.kff.org/46lWYOY
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⚡KFF’s Ashley Kirzinger examines how halting mRNA research could deepen the public’s existing distrust and uncertainty about vaccine safety – with potential consequences for convincing the public to take new vaccines in the future. on.kff.org/3Ud1YyJ #QuickTake
August 6, 2025 at 7:43 PM
⚡KFF’s Ashley Kirzinger examines how halting mRNA research could deepen the public’s existing distrust and uncertainty about vaccine safety – with potential consequences for convincing the public to take new vaccines in the future. on.kff.org/3Ud1YyJ #QuickTake
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A joint investigation by KFF Health News and @nbcnews.com found that cosmetic surgery chains have been the target of scores of medical malpractice and negligence lawsuits, including 12 wrongful death cases.
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Cosmetic Surgeries Led To Disfiguring Injuries, Patients Allege - KFF Health News
A joint investigation by KFF Health News and NBC News found that cosmetic surgery chains have been the target of scores of medical malpractice and negligence lawsuits, including 12 wrongful death case...
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July 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
A joint investigation by KFF Health News and @nbcnews.com found that cosmetic surgery chains have been the target of scores of medical malpractice and negligence lawsuits, including 12 wrongful death cases.
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
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Our homepage rn -- if you wanna know more about the health implications of this thing: kffhealthnews.org
July 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Our homepage rn -- if you wanna know more about the health implications of this thing: kffhealthnews.org
How do the reconciliation bill's health care provisions differ in the House- and Senate-passed bills?
@kff.org's tracker shows the differences for Medicaid, the ACA, Medicare and Health Savings Accounts - along with how they change current law:
www.kff.org/tracking-the...
@kff.org's tracker shows the differences for Medicaid, the ACA, Medicare and Health Savings Accounts - along with how they change current law:
www.kff.org/tracking-the...
Tracking the Medicaid Provisions in the 2025 Reconciliation Bill | KFF
KFF is tracking the Medicaid provisions in the 2025 federal budget bill, including new Medicaid work and verification requirements and a reduction in the expansion match rate for states that use their...
www.kff.org
July 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
How do the reconciliation bill's health care provisions differ in the House- and Senate-passed bills?
@kff.org's tracker shows the differences for Medicaid, the ACA, Medicare and Health Savings Accounts - along with how they change current law:
www.kff.org/tracking-the...
@kff.org's tracker shows the differences for Medicaid, the ACA, Medicare and Health Savings Accounts - along with how they change current law:
www.kff.org/tracking-the...
Reposted by Craig Palosky
While things continue to evolve - @kff.org posted an update to our summary of the Senate reconciliation bill - check it out here: www.kff.org/tracking-the...
Tracking the Medicaid Provisions in the 2025 Reconciliation Bill | KFF
KFF is tracking the Medicaid provisions in the 2025 federal budget bill, including new Medicaid work and verification requirements and a reduction in the expansion match rate for states that use their...
www.kff.org
June 30, 2025 at 9:23 PM
While things continue to evolve - @kff.org posted an update to our summary of the Senate reconciliation bill - check it out here: www.kff.org/tracking-the...
Reposted by Craig Palosky
One of the biggest flashpoints for the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" has been its impact on roughly 1800 rural hospitals, which is why Senate Republicans are proposing a new $15 billion rural health fund. However, there are still questions and concerns about the bill 👇 (1/7)
June 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
One of the biggest flashpoints for the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" has been its impact on roughly 1800 rural hospitals, which is why Senate Republicans are proposing a new $15 billion rural health fund. However, there are still questions and concerns about the bill 👇 (1/7)
Reposted by Craig Palosky
It’s remarkable how much of the debate about Medicaid cuts is now about hospitals and a rural hospital fund to placate critics and appear to soften the blow, not the millions of people who will lose coverage or find it unaffordable. Some will lose SNAP benefits at the same time.
June 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It’s remarkable how much of the debate about Medicaid cuts is now about hospitals and a rural hospital fund to placate critics and appear to soften the blow, not the millions of people who will lose coverage or find it unaffordable. Some will lose SNAP benefits at the same time.
Confused about this provision? Read @kff.org 's explainer on the cost-sharing reduction payments, silver loading, and the provision that apparently violates Byrd rules: www.kff.org/policy-watch...
June 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Confused about this provision? Read @kff.org 's explainer on the cost-sharing reduction payments, silver loading, and the provision that apparently violates Byrd rules: www.kff.org/policy-watch...
Reposted by Craig Palosky
⚡ KFF’s @emmawage.bsky.social examines the CMS final rule aimed at reducing federal spending in the ACA Marketplaces and how it interacts with the House-passed version of the reconciliation bill. #QuickTake on.kff.org/4409KBM
June 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
⚡ KFF’s @emmawage.bsky.social examines the CMS final rule aimed at reducing federal spending in the ACA Marketplaces and how it interacts with the House-passed version of the reconciliation bill. #QuickTake on.kff.org/4409KBM
Reposted by Craig Palosky
The work requirements proposed in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” are more stringent than previous policies considered by Congress and implemented at the state level.
As the Senate debates the bill, our analysis explains the proposals in the House-passed version.
As the Senate debates the bill, our analysis explains the proposals in the House-passed version.
June 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The work requirements proposed in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” are more stringent than previous policies considered by Congress and implemented at the state level.
As the Senate debates the bill, our analysis explains the proposals in the House-passed version.
As the Senate debates the bill, our analysis explains the proposals in the House-passed version.
Reposted by Craig Palosky
One of the great parts of my job is digging into the data after our initial release. This time I found that we could look at the attitudes of people with Medicaid who are currently working.
My key takeaway is that they value work and also really rely on their Medicaid coverage.
My key takeaway is that they value work and also really rely on their Medicaid coverage.
⚡ KFF’s @ashleykirzinger.bsky.social highlights our polling that looks at Medicaid enrollees who are currently employed and what they think of potential work requirements included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” #QuickTake on.kff.org/44lOZAt
June 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
One of the great parts of my job is digging into the data after our initial release. This time I found that we could look at the attitudes of people with Medicaid who are currently working.
My key takeaway is that they value work and also really rely on their Medicaid coverage.
My key takeaway is that they value work and also really rely on their Medicaid coverage.
Reposted by Craig Palosky
There's been some talk about health provisions that are IN the GOP budget bill, but less about what is NOT included: extension of enhanced premium tax credits for ACA Marketplace plans. Our new poll finds most people across the political spectrum support extending them.
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www.kff.org/affordable-c...
KFF Health Tracking Poll: ACA Enhanced Subsidies | KFF
KFF's Health Tracking Poll looks at public awareness and support for ACA Marketplace subsidies and finds that most adults are unaware the subsidies are set to expire soon. Three in four say Congress s...
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June 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
There's been some talk about health provisions that are IN the GOP budget bill, but less about what is NOT included: extension of enhanced premium tax credits for ACA Marketplace plans. Our new poll finds most people across the political spectrum support extending them.
www.kff.org/affordable-c...
www.kff.org/affordable-c...
Reposted by Craig Palosky
Want to dig into all the ways the Senate has ratcheted up Medicaid cuts relative to the House? We've got you covered.
www.kff.org/tracking-the...
www.kff.org/tracking-the...
Tracking the Medicaid Provisions in the 2025 Reconciliation Bill | KFF
KFF is tracking the Medicaid provisions in the 2025 federal budget bill, including new Medicaid work and verification requirements and a reduction in the expansion match rate for states that use their...
www.kff.org
June 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Want to dig into all the ways the Senate has ratcheted up Medicaid cuts relative to the House? We've got you covered.
www.kff.org/tracking-the...
www.kff.org/tracking-the...