The Politics of Health at Midyear Episode 454 • July 9, 2026

https://kffhealthnews.org/podcast/what-the-health-454-democrats-midterms-nonprofit-hospitals-july-9-2026/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8Rh6oNJpCGDy8NYkuu3kYQhTyYtDo2SrgInvfG4ZUzEPJa-7oWzsJXmjJl2Ox2buZ3SIRrLbCv359Km7S_8QA9EZ_Jpg&_hsmi=427809115&utm_content=427809115&utm_source=hs_email KFF Health News: KFF Health News’ ‘What The Health?’: The Politics Of Health At Midyear As health costs rise and insurance coverage falls, Democrats appear to be doubling down on the healthcare issue as they press their case to take control of Congress in November’s midterm elections. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, Republicans — and some Democrats — are taking aim at nonprofit hospitals and whether they are delivering enough “community benefit” to justify not having to pay taxes. (Rovner, 7/9)