Bipartisan Policy Center

Medicare and Medicaid often serve the same individuals but operate in different universes. Better alignment is possible—and essential. This piece in Health Affairs outlines the next steps federal and state partners can take to modernize integrated care models for dually eligible Americans. Check it out on the BPC site ⬇️

Heading into 2026, states and federal partners face critical choices about the future of integrated care for dually eligible populations. This new piece outlines where alignment efforts stand—and the opportunities ahead. Check it out on the BPC site ⬇️

Health AI is advancing rapidly, and federal oversight must keep pace. BPC’s new issue brief clarifies how the FDA regulates AI-enabled medical devices, how “intended use” shapes oversight, and where modernization may be needed as adaptive systems enter clinical practice.

Millions of older adults and people with disabilities rely on both Medicare and Medicaid. Improved federal–state coordination can help them navigate a system that’s too often fragmented and confusing. Here's what policymakers can do now to strengthen integrated care: Check it out on the BPC site ⬇️

Health AI has significant potential — but the regulatory environment shapes how quickly and safely these tools reach patients. BPC’s new brief details how FDA evaluates, classifies, and monitors AI tools, and surfaces key policy areas to watch as capabilities expand.