The Keckley Report

The federal shutdown ended Wednesday. Congress passed and the President signed a continuing resolution (CR) that extends funding and delays changes to several health programs until January 30, 2026 including…

In what political pundits called a sweeping win by Democrats in Tuesday’s elections, affordability and costs of living emerged as the issues that mattered most to voters. It’s no surprise….

Key Takeaways: The U.S. health system’s future is uncertain but outside forces will define its direction. 9 structural changes appear necessary to a transformed system of health that’s affordable, comprehensive…

Key Takeaways: Consumers think the U.S. health system is big business focused on making profits. Consumers do not understand how the system operates. Consumer pay more attention to their out-of-pocket…

As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, U.S. healthcare is in the crosshairs. The federal government U.S. spent 27% of its total spending on healthcare last year and…

The U.S. health industry revolves around a flawed presumption: individuals and families are dependent on the health system to make health decisions on their behalf. It’s as basic as baseball…

In 2009, I facilitated discussions with key health industry trade associations and the White House Office of Health Reform focused on reforms to reduce costs, increase insurance coverage and improve…

September 2025 marks a significant shift in U.S. health policy, especially its approach to the public’s health. On September 9, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission issued its first…

The Trump 2.0 administration is 8-months into its MAGA agenda. Summer has passed. Schools are open. Congress is in session. Campaign 2026 is underway. The economy is slowing and public…

What a week!! Last week… Charlie Kirk’s assassination in Utah drew national attention (again) to political violence and hyper-partisan politics. Global tensions heightened as Israel fired on Doha (Qatar), Russia…