Key Facts on Health Coverage of Immigrants September 17, 2023 Fact Sheet This fact sheet provides an overview of health coverage for immigrants based on data from the 2023 KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants, the largest nationally representative survey focused on immigrants.
Addressing Misinformation Among Black Adults: Snapshot from the KFF Health Misinformation Tracking Poll Pilot September 15, 2023 Poll Finding This report examines the exposure to, and belief in, health misinformation among Black adults, as well as the media sources they use and the trust they place in health information received from various outlets. It is a companion to the KFF Health Misinformation Tracking Poll Pilot.
Continued Rises in Extreme Heat and Implications for Health Disparities August 24, 2023 Issue Brief Recent literature shows that within the U.S., some communities of color have higher risks of heat-related mortality than White people. Consistent with trends in earlier years, between 2018-2021, AIAN people were most likely to die due to heat compared to all other racial and ethnic groups, and Black people had a higher rate of heat-related deaths compared to White people.
What are the Implications of New Anti-Obesity Drugs for Racial Disparities? July 24, 2023 Blog This policy watch discusses some of the potential implications of the new anti-obesity drugs for racial equity.
New KFF Analysis Examines Rapidly Evolving Federal Policies For Substance Use Disorder Treatment for the Opioid Epidemic July 11, 2023 News Release A new KFF analysis finds that 24 percent more buprenorphine, a medication to treat opioid use disorder, was dispensed in 2022 than in 2019, the year before the pandemic brought a surge of opioid overdose deaths – and a focus on how to expand access and treatment. This upward trend…
Overview of Health Coverage and Care for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) July 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).
Climate-Related Health Risks Among Workers: Who is at Increased Risk? June 26, 2023 Issue Brief Adults of color, noncitizens, and adults with lower educational attainment and incomes are disproportionately employed in occupations with increased climate-related health risks. Moreover, workers in occupations with increased climate-related health risks are more likely to be uninsured, contributing to challenges accessing health care.
Employment Among Immigrants and Implications for Health and Health Care June 12, 2023 Issue Brief This brief examines socioeconomic characteristics and employment patterns among immigrant workers and examines how they compare to U.S.-born workers, including differences among college-educated workers.
Florida’s Recent Immigration Law Could Have Stark Impacts for Families and the State’s Economy June 2, 2023 Blog This policy watch explains the key provisions in Florida’s 2023 immigration law and discusses its implications for immigrant families as well as the state’s workforce.
Medicaid and Racial Health Equity June 2, 2023 Issue Brief The federal government and many states have identified health equity as a key priority for the Medicaid program. This issue brief explains how Medicaid can help address racial health disparities through improved coverage, outreach, and more.