Impacts of Federal Actions on Extreme Heat and Health July 17, 2025 Issue Brief Between 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 change could cost the U.S. economy approximately $14.5 trillion over the next fifty years.
Recent State Actions Impacting Immigrants’ Access to State-Funded Health Coverage and Other Public Programs July 16, 2025 Blog This policy watch summarizes recent proposed actions by states related to state-funded health coverage for immigrants and trends in other legislation enacted during the 2025 session that have implications for immigrants.
Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs July 11, 2025 Issue Brief This data note reviews our recent polling data that finds that Americans struggle to afford many aspects of health care, including disproportionate shares of uninsured adults, Black and Hispanic adults and those with lower incomes.
What Privacy and Protection Standards are in Place for Medicaid Enrollees’ Personal Data? June 23, 2025 Blog This policy watch discusses the data privacy protections in Medicaid and the implications of breaches or violations of those protections.
What Role Do Immigrants Play in the Hospital Workforce? June 17, 2025 Issue Brief This issue brief analyzes the role that immigrants play in the hospital workforce, overall and by occupation and state. Immigrants account for about one in six hospital workers, including among clinical and nonclinical workers.
Potential Impacts of 2025 Budget Reconciliation on Health Coverage for Immigrant Families June 17, 2025 Blog This policy watch discusses key provisions in the draft 2025 budget reconciliation legislation that are aimed at limiting health coverage for immigrant families.
