Racial Equity and Health Policy Program Archives | Page 7 of 29

Revisions to Federal Standards for Collecting and Reporting Data on Race and Ethnicity: What are They and Why do They Matter?

Apr 30, 2024

Issue Brief

This brief discusses why and how federal standards for collecting race and ethnicity data have been revised, highlights some of the key changes to data collection and reporting starting in 2024, and discusses the implications of these changes. The brief also includes analysis of how self-reported racial and ethnic classifications have changed among the U.S. population over time.

Florida’s Recent Heat Protection Preemption Law Could Disproportionately Affect Hispanic and Noncitizen Immigrant Workers

Apr 26, 2024

Issue Brief

The Florida legislation prevents city and county governments from requiring that employers, including government contractors, provide heat protections for outdoor workers outside of those required under state or federal law. These protections include requiring water breaks and other cooling measures for outdoor workers. The law could impact nearly 1.8 million nonelderly adult outdoor workers in Florida, who are disproportionately Hispanic and noncitizen immigrant workers.

What are the Implications of the Dobbs Ruling for Racial Disparities?

Apr 24, 2024

Issue Brief

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.

Five Key Facts About Black Immigrants’ Experiences in the United States

Apr 11, 2024

Issue Brief

Black 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.

Five Key Facts About Immigrants with Limited English Proficiency

Mar 14, 2024

Issue Brief

This brief presents 5 key facts about immigrants with limited English proficiency, drawing from the KFF/ LA Times Survey of Immigrants.

The Role of Adult Children of Immigrants in the U.S. Health Care Workforce

Mar 13, 2024

Issue Brief

This brief examines key characteristics of adult children of immigrants and highlights their role in the workforce, including the health care workforce.

Five Key Facts About Immigrants’ Understanding of U.S. Immigration Laws, Including Public Charge

Feb 29, 2024

Poll Finding

From 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.

KFF Survey on Racism, Discrimination and Health: Views on Racism and Trust in Key U.S. Institutions

Feb 26, 2024

Poll Finding

Majorities 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.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Access to Medical Advancements and Technologies

Feb 22, 2024

Issue Brief

This 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.