The Commonwealth Fund: Publications

Improving Maternal and Infant Health Through Multisector, Community-Driven Partnerships

Anne Morris Reid, Janet Heinrich, Helen Mittmann, Jennifer Trott — 2024-12-03

This report features two case studies of multisector, community-driven partnerships committed to advancing maternal and infant health outcomes.

How Affordable Is Health Care for Medicare Beneficiaries?

2024-11-22

This fact sheet presents findings on Medicare’s affordability from the latest Commonwealth Fund surveys.

The State of Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S.

Sara R. Collins, Avni Gupta — 2024-11-21

This brief presents findings from the Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey to describe the state of Americans’ health insurance coverage in 2024.

Enhancing Essential Health Benefits: How States Are Updating Benchmark Plans to Improve Coverage

Stacey Pogue, Vrudhi Raimugia, Justin Giovannelli, Kevin Lucia — 2024-11-14

While some states have updated their essential health benefits benchmark plans, it is ultimately the federal government’s responsibility to identify and close gaps.

Comparing Deaths from Gun Violence in the U.S. with Other Countries

Evan D. Gumas, Munira Z. Gunja, Reginald D. Williams II — 2024-10-30

Gun deaths contribute significantly to rising rates of preventable mortality and continue driving down life expectancy for Americans.

Climate Change Is Already Disrupting Health Care in the U.S.

2024-10-25

On The Dose podcast, Admiral Rachel L. Levine, M.D., talks about how extreme weather and rising temperatures are affecting health systems in unexpected ways.

Climate Change as a Public Health Issue

2024-10-18

Uncover how climate change impacts public health in this insightful podcast, featuring expert discussions on urgent environmental challenges.

Reforming Mental Health Support for Students and Health Care Workers

2024-10-11

Identify strategies for enhancing mental health support for students and health care workers on this episode of The Dose podcast with Dr. Jessi Gold.

Advancing Health Equity Through Disruptive Innovation

2024-10-04

Find out how disruptive innovation can advance health equity in this insightful episode of The Dose podcast, featuring expert discussions with Dr. Chris Pernell.

Boosting Childhood Vaccination Rates Post-Pandemic: Lessons from Five Countries

Irene Papanicolas, Robert A. Berenson, Laura Skopec — 2024-10-03

Learn how five countries successfully increased childhood vaccination rates post-pandemic, offering valuable insights for global health strategies.