The New Ideas Conundrum in Health Policy Author: Drew Altman Published: Apr 1, 2026

https://www.kff.org/from-drew-altman/the-new-ideas-conundrum-in-health-policy/ Democrats are casting about for new health reform ideas in the hope that they can gain traction in the run-up to 2028 and be enacted afterward. Jonathan Cohn wrote artfully about it in the Bulwark, and as is always the case, it’s not possible to improve on Jonathan’s take. I am frequently asked now: “What are the new ideas?” There are lots of ideas. Recently, I wrote about one that would resonate with voters: getting rid of prior authorization review.