News, Insights & Evidence

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Community Leaders visit the Boys Totem Town Site Redevelopment project in St. Paul, Minn., on September 14, 2023. Photo by Caroline Yang.

We value community wisdom and institutional knowledge, and our commitment to continuous learning allows us to listen and connect insights to chart a course to health equity—faster and together. Explore news, research, policy updates, and thought leadership from experts within and outside RWJF, below.

Trending Topics

The landscape affecting the barriers to health equity is constantly shifting. Stay up to date as RWJF experts share their perspectives on timely news affecting our collective ability to get to a future where health equity is a reality.

In the Press

How Trump’s Medicaid cuts hurt New Jerseyans with disabilities. A Q&A

On July 4, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. This bill makes historic cuts to the Medicaid program. What will the impact be for New Jersey residents with disabilities who depend on Medicaid?
In the Press

Operation Warp Speed: Trump Admin Should Not Abandon Technology

Dr. Richard Besser draws attention to the Trump administration’s decision to defund mRNA research—a move that threatens to unravel the very foundation of its greatest public health success.
In the Press

Abandoning Public Media Is a Threat to Public Health

Allyn Brooks-LaSure, RWJF chief communications officer and vice president for communications programs, says defunding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting endangers every American community.

Expert Insights

Sharing solutions and stories from communities across America, along with critical perspectives and the best available data and evidence that can inform progress toward a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right.

Democracy is dependent on public health data
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Philanthropy’s Crucial Role in Protecting Public Health Data

Health depends on sound data, honest science, and strong partnership. We must commit to protecting them.
Equitable Community Development Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Representative public health data informs policies.
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To Protect Democracy, We Must Protect Public Health Data

Public health data is disappearing. We can protect it and make the 2030 Census a success.
Public and Community Health Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Structural Racism
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Are You An Inclusive Leader?

Leadership rooted in sharing power creates lasting progress toward health equity.
Health Disparities
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Our Research

We work to expand our nation's evidence base on what can help us achieve health equity faster and together. We recognize that equitable data collection and analysis is necessary to dismantle barriers to health equity.

Community Oriented Correctional Health Services providing continous care to prisoners while in prison and once they reentry communities. Boston. COCHS.
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Forecasted 2026 Premiums in Michigan Mean Many People Will Pay More for Less Coverage

The end of enhanced premium tax credits would mean higher premiums for all ACA enrollees in 2026, in many cases even if they switch to a plan with less coverage.
Healthcare Coverage and Access Policy and Law
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Research

Finding Common Ground Through Healthy Communities

Democracy is at its best when people come together to explore shared values and address shared challenges. And when we do, it becomes clear we have far more in common than what divides us.
Equitable Community Development Community Power
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U.S. Adults Agree Broadly on Priorities for Themselves, their Families, and their Communities

Survey shows most agree that safety, good jobs, and opportunities to be healthy are their highest priorities in the places they call home.
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Advocacy & Policy

We are committed to advancing the policies, practices, and systems changes that can dismantle structural barriers to wellbeing, especially racism. We take the long view and focus on efforts that have a lasting impact on systemic, generational change.

Community Oriented Correctional Health Services providing continous care to prisoners while in prison and once they reentry communities. Boston. COCHS.
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Forecasted 2026 Premiums in Michigan Mean Many People Will Pay More for Less Coverage

The end of enhanced premium tax credits would mean higher premiums for all ACA enrollees in 2026, in many cases even if they switch to a plan with less coverage.
Healthcare Coverage and Access Policy and Law
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Changes in Health Care Spending and Uncompensated Care Under Enhanced Tax Credit Expiration for Mark...

If the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits expire, hospitals, physicians, and other providers would face more than $32.1 billion in lost revenue and a $7.7 billion spike in uncompensated care in 2026.
Healthcare Coverage and Access Policy and Law
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Marketplace Pulse: On the Eve of Big Changes, What is the Status of ACA Marketplace Participation?

In recent years, marketplace participation has not changed dramatically but there are already indications that 2026 may be quite different.
Healthcare Coverage and Access Policy and Law
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