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And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Nationwide enrollment in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance marketplace is projected to plummet by nearly 5 million people this year, representing a more than 20% reduction in participants, according to a new analysis from the healthcare research nonprofit KFF. The report also indicates that those who maintain coverage are facing significantly higher costs. The KFF analysis suggests ACA enrollment could fall from 22.3 million Americans in 2025 to approximately 17.5 million this year. This stark decline, more severe than initial federal data indicated, highlights how escalating health costs are compelling Americans to make difficult mid…