In 2026, States Are Leading On Health Care Affordability Nathan Hostert,Roslyn Murray,Christopher M. Whaley,Erin C. Fuse Brown,Hayden Rooke-Ley,andLindsey Murtagh September 18, 2026

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/2026-states-leading-health-care-affordability?utm_campaign=forefront&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8vlkq8p8-ybtWtyRu3o8FZEd-Sj2dszmIxnH9fHK7LmuBceqzC_9wl4zx9Vt4_V5i24uvxGgRpO1mkSc7EddGkFd1KJA&_hsmi=442289618&utm_source=well%20read In their 2026 legislative sessions, state policymakers considered and enacted a wide variety of bills to improve affordability and strengthen their health care markets.