Medicaid Covers a Disproportionate Share of Women in Underserved Populations
In 2020, Medicaid covered 16% of nonelderly adult women in the United States, but coverage rates were higher among certain groups.
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Diversity of Under-5 Age Group Varies Across States
FeatureOf the 19 million U.S. children under 5, half are children of color, making this group more diverse than the U.S. population overall. There is also significant variation across the country.
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How Do Prescription Drug Costs in the United States Compare to Other Countries?
FeatureThis chart collection examines what we know about prescription drug spending and use in the U.S. and comparably large and wealthy countries, using data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
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Despite Improvements, Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cancer Mortality Rates Persist
FeatureOverall cancer mortality rates have decreased for all racial and ethnic groups, with the largest decrease among Black people. However, Black people continued to have the highest risk of cancer death.
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Marketplace Sign-ups Increased by 21% in 2022
FeatureForty-seven states saw Marketplace enrollment increase, ranging from 1% in Rhode Island to 42% in Texas. In 20 states, enrollment increased by more than 20%.
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Providing an Equal Number of Free COVID-19 Tests to U.S. Households Results in Inequitable Access
FeatureHispanic, Asian, and Black people are more likely than White people to live in households with more than four people, where not everyone will receive a free COVID-19 test from the federal government.
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Monthly Part B Premiums and Annual Percentage Increases
FeatureThe $21.60 increase in 2022 is the largest in dollar terms since the start of the program, even though premiums have risen faster in percentage terms on three other occasions in the last 20 years
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Before New Ban, the Prevalence of Surprise Bills
FeaturePatients with certain conditions appear to be at higher risk for receiving surprise bills. They should be aware of new federal protections against surprise bills and know how to seek out help if they have improperly received one.
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A Year of Vaccine Inequity
FeatureJust 7% of low-income countries' populations have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as of December 20, well behind the 40% target for 2021.
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Politics and Boosters
FeatureThe partisan divide that has emerged early into America’s booster campaign could increase pressure on health systems in heavily Republican areas if booster intentions hold.