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US Health Falls, 11.8 M Lose Insurance, Food Insecurity Rises

6/28/2026

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The United States achieved only about 80 % of its possible health outcomes in 2023, placing it near the bottom of OECD nations.
The Congressional Budget Office projects 11.8 million Americans will lose subsidized insurance under President Donald Trump’s 2025 tax package after health scores slipped post-COVID-19.
Food security fell to 81.1 % in 2023, ranking the United States 30th of 37 OECD countries, while Arizona’s SNAP enrollment halved by April 2026.

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Story summary

The United States achieved only about 80 % of its possible health outcomes in 2023, placing it near the bottom of OECD nations.
The Congressional Budget Office projects 11.8 million Americans will lose subsidized insurance under President Donald Trump’s 2025 tax package after health scores slipped post-COVID-19.
Food security fell to 81.1 % in 2023, ranking the United States 30th of 37 OECD countries, while Arizona’s SNAP enrollment halved by April 2026.