Health Care So Far Hasn’t Been a Major Campaign Issue, But…
The fact that health reform has not been a central issue in this campaign does not mean that the outcome of the election has no consequences for health care.
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Women and Abortion in Arizona: Findings from the 2024 KFF Women’s Health Survey
Issue BriefThis brief provides information about abortion experiences, awareness, and attitudes of Arizona women ages 18 to 49, based on findings from the 2024 KFF Women’s Health Survey, a nationally representative survey on health care issues.
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2024 Women’s Health Survey
FeatureThe 2024 KFF Women’s Health Survey (WHS) is the latest in a series of nationally representative surveys on women’s health conducted by KFF since 2001. The survey’s objective is to track and document women’s experiences and knowledge related to health and well-being.
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Walgreens and KFF’s Greater Than HIV Join with Community Partners to Offer Free HIV and STD Testing at Record Number of Stores on June 27
News ReleaseDEERFIELD, Ill. & SAN FRANCISCO, June 11, 2024 – Walgreens and Greater Than HIV, a public information initiative of KFF, are teaming up with health departments and community organizations to offer free rapid HIV testing in more than 550 Walgreens stores on June 27 in the largest coordinated National HIV Testing Day event.
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Mental Health Care: Findings from the KFF Survey of Racism, Discrimination and Health
Issue BriefThis brief is focused on racial and ethnic disparities in mental health care, including use of mental health care, barriers to mental health care, the impact of prior experiences of unfair treatment or negative experiences with a provider on use of mental health care, and awareness of the 9-8-8 mental health hotline.
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More States Are Providing Fully State-Funded Health Coverage to Some Individuals Regardless of Immigration Status
News ReleaseMore states are providing fully state-funded health coverage to some individuals regardless of immigration status. An updated KFF analysis shows that as of March 2024, 12 states and Washington D.C. provide fully state-funded coverage for income-eligible children regardless of immigration status.
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Potential Implications of Immigration Restrictions on the U.S. Agricultural Workforce
Issue BriefUsing data from the 2022 National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS), this issue brief examines key characteristics of agricultural workers, including their citizenship status, health coverage, and access to health care. The Trump administration’s restrictive immigration policies may compound health challenges and risks this groups faces and have negative impacts on the cost and availability of food.
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10 Things to Know About Rural Hospitals
Issue BriefThis brief explores data about rural hospitals’ financial health and stability at a time when Congress is considering potential federal budget cuts. It examines the prevalence of rural hospitals, their characteristics and finances, federal support for these facilities, and the potential impact of reductions in Medicaid and Medicare spending that are under consideration.
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What’s at Stake in the Supreme Court Case Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic?
Issue BriefIn this brief, we describe Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, the Medicaid policies underlying it, and potential implications for Medicaid beneficiaries’ access to reproductive health services.
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5 Key Facts About Medicaid Coverage for People with HIV
Issue BriefThis brief provides 5 key facts about the role Medicaid plays in delivering care to and financing care for people with HIV.