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In Medicare, Black and Hispanic Individuals Account for Disproportionate Share of COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations
Among Medicare beneficiaries, the latest data released in June 2020 from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services indicates that Black and Hispanic individuals represent a disproportionate share of cases and hospitalizations due to the coronavirus.
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Black and Hispanic Seniors Have Significantly Lower Savings Than White Seniors
In 2019, median savings among adults ages 65 and older were substantially lower for Black and Hispanic than White seniors. Approximately 1 in 4 Black and Hispanic seniors had no savings at all. Learn more in this Chart of the Week.
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In 18 States, Deaths in Long-Term Care Facilities Account for at Least Half of Their COVID-19 Deaths
As of May 14, 18 states are reporting that deaths due to COVID-19 occurring in long-term care facilities account for at least half of total deaths from the coronavirus pandemic those states. Learn more in this Chart of the Week.
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Where Each State Stands on Coronavirus Testing This Week
States are making varied gains in testing their populations for coronavirus. In this Chart of the Week, see how the number of tests with results has changed across states’ populations since April 28, 2020.
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Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Increased by Over 1 Million in Last Two Weeks
In the past two weeks in April, confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased by over 1 million worldwide. Learn more in this Chart of the Week.
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When State Stay-at-Home Orders Due to Coronavirus Went into Effect
Implementation of state stay-at-home orders in response to the coronavirus pandemic have been staggered. Here’s a timeline of when each state’s mandates went into effect as cases climbed across the United States. Learn more in this Chart of the Week.
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Fewer Hospital Beds in USA Per Capita Than Countries Already Overwhelmed by Coronavirus
The U.S. has 2.8 hospital beds for every 1,000 people, which is similar to bed capacity in Canada and the United Kingdom, but less than other similarly wealthy countries like Italy and Spain, countries that have already been overwhelmed by the coronavirus. Learn more in this Chart of the Week.
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On Super Tuesday, Larger Shares Favor Public Option Than Single Payer, But Majorities Favor Both
Polling from 8 of the 14 Super Tuesday states that held Democratic presidential primaries that day revealed that a larger share of favored a public option over Medicare-for-all, but majorities still favor both.
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How Worried Are Americans That Coronavirus Will Affect Them or Their Family?
Those in fair or poor health are more likely to say they are very or somewhat concerned that they or a family member will contract the coronavirus, compared to those who report having an excellent, very good, or good health status. Learn more in this Chart of the Week.
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In N.H. Democratic Primary, Beating President Trump Mattered More to Health Care Voters than Policy Ideas
Electing a presidential candidate who can defeat President Trump mattered more to health care voters in New Hampshire than policy ideas.
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