Health Care Policy Results

Federal budget cuts, policy changes could leave deep scars on Americans' health

Lancet-published policy analysis outlines One Big Beautiful Bill's impacts on Americans' health as they face new rules on Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP and more

Changes to federal spending and policies under the second Trump administration are already affecting Americans' health and could worsen existing health disparities, strain public health infrastructure and have lasting consequences for years to come, according to new research led by the University of Michigan.

Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs

As ACA premiums climb, cheaper options like short-term plans, healthcare sharing ministries and farm bureau coverage can carry hidden risks. U-M health economists Thomas Buchmueller and Helen Levy explain what to watch for.

On the Heights: October 2026

Stay informed with the latest from the University of Michigan School of Public Health community in our monthly digest. Faculty expertise in action, new research, policy advocacy, and community engagement highlight our continued commitment to advancing public health and creating positive change.

Who will rural voters blame for harmful healthcare changes, policies this election?

U-M School of Public Health researcher asks if this midterm might be the election to redefine them

Michigan Public Health's Michael Shepherd explains how hospital closures, Medicaid changes and rural media shape who rural voters blame for healthcare losses, and why this midterm could break the pattern.

On the Heights: September 2026

September highlights include new research linking lead exposure to dementia, a $28 million CMS contract for kidney care, a first-of-its-kind HIV research mentoring program, and faculty insights on PFAS, hearing health, and more.

New report identifies health and access gaps in Michigan's Vietnamese community

First statewide assessment finds high uninsured rates, language barriers to care, and unmet mental health needs among Vietnamese Michiganders.

A new report finds Vietnamese Michiganders face high uninsurance rates, language barriers, and unmet mental health needs, the first community health assessment of its kind in the state.