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Immigrants Overwhelmingly Say They and Their Children Are Better Off in the US, But Many Also Report Substantial Discrimination and Challenges, a New KFF/Los Angeles Times Survey Reveals

Sep 18, 2023

News Release

A new KFF-Los Angeles Times partnership survey of immigrant adults – the largest nationally representative survey focused on immigrants – shows that while most feel they found a better life for their families in this country, many also face economic hardships and discrimination. Conducted in partnership with the Los Angeles Times, the survey of more than 3,300 immigrants conducted in 10 languages captures the varied experiences of immigrants living in the United States today, including…

Health and Health Care Experiences of Immigrants: The 2023 KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants

Sep 17, 2023

Issue Brief

This report provides new data on health and health care experiences of immigrant adults ages 18 and over in the U.S., including by immigration status, income, race and ethnicity, and other factors. It stems from a KFF-Los Angeles Times partnership survey, the largest and most representative survey focused on immigrants living in the U.S.

Understanding Mergers Between Hospitals and Health Systems in Different Markets

Aug 23, 2023

Issue Brief

This brief explains the role and implications of cross-market mergers between hospitals and health systems that operate in different regions and describes the approaches that government antitrust agencies have taken in reviewing these types of transactions.

Overview of Health Coverage and Care for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

Jul 7, 2023

Issue Brief

This brief analyzes 2021 American Community Survey data to highlight demographic, socioeconomic , and health coverage characteristics of individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP).

Mental Health Care Needs and Experiences Among LGBT+ People

Jun 30, 2023

Issue Brief

In this report, we examine LGBT+ people’s needs for and experiences accessing mental health care by analyzing data from a nationally representative 2022 KFF survey with a large sample of LGBT+ adults.

LGBT+ People’s Health Status and Access to Care

Jun 30, 2023

Issue Brief

This report, based on a nationally representative 2022 KFF survey, provides an analysis of the health experiences of self-identified LGBT+ adults in the U.S. compared to their non-LGBT+ counterparts.

Medicaid Expansion Has Had Beneficial Effects on Some Sexual and Reproductive Health Outcomes

Jun 29, 2023

News Release

A new KFF review of more than three dozen studies published between April 2021 and June 2023 finds that Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act is associated with beneficial effects on a range of sexual and reproductive health outcomes. The studies, which echo findings of previous research, find that Medicaid expansion is associated with increased health insurance coverage prior to and after pregnancy, as well as increased access to, and utilization of, both prenatal…

What Does the Recent Literature Say About Medicaid Expansion?: Impacts on Sexual and Reproductive Health

Jun 29, 2023

Issue Brief

This brief summarizes recent studies on the impacts of Medicaid expansion on a range of sexual and reproductive health outcomes.

What Do We Know About People with HIV Who Are Not Engaged in Regular HIV Care?

Jun 22, 2023

News Release

A new KFF analysis finds that between 2018 and 2020, one-in-five (21%) adults diagnosed with HIV were out of care. Compared to adults who were receiving regular HIV care, adults who were out of care were more likely to be Black and to report challenges in their interactions with the health system, multiple and complex barriers to accessing health care services, and unmet needs for ancillary care. Adults who were out of care were not…

What Do We Know About People with HIV Who Are Not Engaged In Regular HIV Care?

Jun 22, 2023

Issue Brief

This analysis uses nationally representative data to assess the characteristics and experiences of people with HIV who are out of regular HIV care. Reaching and engaging people with HIV who are not in care involves addressing the complex and systemic barriers they face, which impede both their health and wellbeing and also the HIV response in the U.S. more broadly.

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