The Wisconsin Health Care Landscape
Wisconsin has long been a leader among states in expanding coverage to its low-income residents since even before the major coverage provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) took effect on January 1, 2014.
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Brief Provides Update on LGBT Coverage and Health as More States Recognize Same-Sex Marriage
News ReleaseAn updated issue brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation gives a detailed profile of health concerns for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals, offers the latest demographic data, and discusses the impact of recent changes in state and federal policies on health coverage, including the Affordable Care Act and same-sex marriage.
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Health Care Access and Coverage for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Community in the United States: Opportunities and Challenges in a New Era
PerspectiveThis Policy Insight looks at the challenges and questions surrounding recent policy changes that are expected to increase health insurance coverage and access to care for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and their families, including the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Supreme Court's DOMA decision.
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The Ohio Health Care Landscape
Fact SheetThis fact sheet provides an overview of population health, health coverage, and health care delivery in Ohio under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Medicaid and Children’s Health: 5 Issues to Watch Amid Recent Federal Changes
Issue BriefMajor federal changes to Medicaid and other health-related policies could impact children’s health in the coming years. This issue brief explores the latest data on Medicaid and children’s health and highlights five key issues to watch as those federal changes are implemented.
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Women Who Report Fair or Poor Health Status by Race/Ethnicity
State Health Facts Indicatordisparity, Disparities
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Poorer Women Shoulder a Greater Burden of Illness
FeaturePoorer Women Shoulder a Greater Burden of Illness Download Source 2008 Kaiser Women’s Health Survey, Kaiser Family Foundation…
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Health and Health Care for American Indian or Alaska Native People: Key Issues
Issue BriefDue to a combination of lower coverage rates, additional access barriers, and historical and ongoing discrimination, AIAN people continue to face significant disparities in health and health care.
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Better Care & Lower Costs: Exploring the Promise of Patient Engagement
Event Date:Event03/05/10 Engaging consumers more directly in their care may improve health outcomes and help control the costs of care. This briefing, cosponsored by the Alliance for Health Reform and the AARP Public Policy Institute, focused on the potential for changing consumer behavior to promote the use of effective interventions and discourage unnecessary care.