What are the Implications of the Dobbs Ruling for Racial Disparities?
This analysis examines the implications of the Dobbs decision and state restrictions on abortion coverage for racial disparities in access to care and health outcomes.
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Five Key Facts About Black Immigrants’ Experiences in the United States
Issue BriefBlack immigrants come to the U.S. seeking more opportunities for themselves and their children, and most report improved educational opportunities and employment and financial situations as a result of moving to the U.S. However, Black immigrants report disproportionate levels of unfair treatment and discrimination in their workplaces, communities, and when seeking health care, reflecting the intersectional impacts of racism and anti-immigrant sentiment.
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Five Key Facts About Immigrants with Limited English Proficiency
Issue BriefThis brief presents 5 key facts about immigrants with limited English proficiency, drawing from the KFF/ LA Times Survey of Immigrants.
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The Role of Adult Children of Immigrants in the U.S. Health Care Workforce
Issue BriefThis brief examines key characteristics of adult children of immigrants and highlights their role in the workforce, including the health care workforce.
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Five Key Facts About Immigrants’ Understanding of U.S. Immigration Laws, Including Public Charge
Poll FindingFrom the 2023 KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants - the largest nationally representative survey focused on this group - comes five key facts about information gaps regarding public charge rules and how these information gaps can prevent immigrants from getting financial assistance they need.
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KFF Survey on Racism, Discrimination and Health: Views on Racism and Trust in Key U.S. Institutions
Poll FindingMajorities of U.S. adults perceive racism to be a major problem in politics, the criminal justice system, and policing, with some variance across racial and ethnic groups, while a third see racism as a major problem in health care. This may reflect high levels of trust in health care professionals compared to the police and the courts.
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Access to Medical Advancements and Technologies
Issue BriefThis brief provides an overview of diversity in clinical trials, disparities in access to novel drug therapies and other treatments, and the implications for health and health care.
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How Present-Day Health Disparities for Black People Are Linked to Past Policies and Events
Issue BriefThis brief examines how past policies and events are linked to present-day disparities among Black people in health and health care.
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Understanding the Diversity in the Asian Immigrant Experience in the U.S.
Poll FindingAsian immigrants represent an important significant and growing share of the U.S. population, as well as a diverse body of experiences. Increased data on Asian immigrant experiences is important for understanding their diversity of experiences and focusing initiatives, policies, and resources to address the challenges they face.
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Health Coverage Among American Indian and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander People
Issue BriefThis analysis provides an overview of American Indian and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander people and their health coverage as well as the implications for their access to health care.