Overview of Data on Race/Ethnicity of COVID-19 Booster Shot Recipients November 5, 2021 Issue Brief This data note reviews data currently available at the federal and state level on race/ethnicity of booster shot recipients of COVID-19 vaccines.
Mixed Prospects for Vaccinating Children October 29, 2021 Perspective In this Axios column, Drew Altman examines the data about what parents say they will do once their children ages 5-11 become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, and why it will take some time and a concerted outreach effort to match adult vaccination rates.
Who Didn’t Get a Second Shingrix Shot? Implications for Multidose COVID-19 Vaccines December 14, 2020 Issue Brief As the U.S. prepares for nationwide distribution of vaccines to combat COVID-19, some are asking whether people who get the first of two doses will return to complete the series. This analysis draws on Medicare Part D prescription drug claims data for the herpes zoster vaccine Shingrix, which also requires two doses, to shed light on this potential challenge of the leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates.
New National and State Estimates for Recommended COVID-19 Vaccination Priority Population December 10, 2020 News Release This month the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adopted a recommendation that health care workers and long-term care residents should be the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine once it is authorized or approved by the FDA. A new KFF analysis estimates there are 15.5 million people working…
Ebola Spreads amid Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and U.S. Role Remains Limited May 20, 2019 Issue Brief This brief examines the international and U.S. response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, now the second largest ever recorded, as authorities struggle to contain the virus’ spread amid violence in an active combat zone.
The Latest Ebola Outbreak: What’s Different about the U.S. and International Response? May 25, 2018 News Release The United States played a leading role in the international response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa, providing the most financial support, mobilizing U.S. staff across the federal government, and jumpstarting international efforts to strengthen global health security. As this month’s new outbreak unfolds in the Democratic Republic…
The Latest Ebola Outbreaks: What Has Changed in the International and U.S. Response Since 2014? August 14, 2018 Issue Brief This Issue Brief describes what has changed in the broader international Ebola response landscape since 2014, and considers the status of USG engagement in responses to the Ebola outbreaks in DRC. Updated, August 2018.
Insurance Coverage of Contraceptives February 21, 2012 Perspective In this post, we answer some of the key questions about the new contraceptive coverage policy generally, and more specifically, how it will be applied to religious organizations.
Transparency and Complexity August 13, 2012 Perspective This fall a new rule takes effect requiring all private health plans to offer a uniform, simple to read, summary of benefits and coverage (SBC). The SBC will provide consumers with standardized information about how plans cover essential health benefits and what coverage limits and cost sharing applies. The SBC…
The Utah Health Care Landscape September 15, 2014 Fact Sheet This fact sheet provides an overview of the population health, health coverage, and health care delivery in Utah in the era of health reform.