Physician Workforce Diversity by Race and Ethnicity
This brief examines the racial and ethnic diversity of the physician workforce.
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Impacts of Federal Actions on Extreme Heat and Health
Issue BriefBetween 1999 and 2023, the number of heat-related deaths in the U.S. increased by 117%. KFF analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that American Indian or Alaska Native and Black people are at higher risk of experiencing a heat-related death compared to their White counterparts. Estimates suggest that heat events in the U.S result in approximately $1 billion in excess health care costs each year. If left unaddressed, climate…
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Access to OB-GYNs: Evaluating Workforce Supply and ACA Marketplace Networks
Issue BriefThis brief examines the supply of OB-GYNs in the U.S. and the share of OB-GYNs participating in the provider networks of Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) offered in the individual market in the federal and state Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces in 2021.
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KFF Survey of Immigrants: Views and Experiences in the Early Days of President Trump’s Second Term
Poll FindingThe latest KFF Survey of Immigrants finds that immigrants’ worries about detention or deportation have risen sharply since 2023, even among lawfully present immigrants and naturalized citizens. This poll finding includes new insights about immigrants’ attitudes and experiences during the early days of President Trump’s second term.
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Reported Legal Abortions by Race of Women Who Obtained Abortion by the State of Occurrence
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Elimination of Federal Diversity Initiatives: Implications for Racial Health Equity
Issue BriefThis brief explains the potential impacts of the elimination of diversity and disparities-related initiatives under the Trump administration on racial health disparities.
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Women’s Experiences with Preventive and Health Care Services: Findings from the 2024 KFF Women’s Health Survey
Issue BriefThis data note presents findings from the KFF Women’s Health Survey on women’s health status, access to health care services, and use of preventive health services.
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Race-Based Vaccine Myths Spread Amid Measles Outbreaks — The Monitor
FeatureThis volume discusses the spread of race-based vaccine myths and shifts in health communication from fact-checking to fostering open dialogue. It also explains common misconceptions about heart attack treatment and prevention, a new scientific journal that questions established science, and gaps in research standards for AI chatbots used in healthcare.
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Race Is a Social Category, Not a Biological One
Quick InsightsSen. Angela Alsobrooks questioned [Kennedy] about earlier statements he has made suggesting that Black people should not adhere to the same vaccine schedule as White people because “their immune system is better than ours.” … Race is a poor proxy for genetic ancestry and large genetic studies have demonstrated more variation within defined racial groups (intra-racially) than there are between different racial groups (inter-racially).
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Health Care Experiences of Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Adults
Issue BriefA new issue brief based on focus groups conducted by KFF among NHPI adults living in Hawaii and the continental U.S. highlights barriers NHPI people face when accessing health care, including geographic isolation, limited system capacity, and language access. In their own words, participants describe both positive and negative experiences in health care settings and discuss concerns about mental health in their communities.