Health Coverage by Race and Ethnicity, 2010-2022 January 11, 2024 Issue Brief This brief examines trends in health coverage by race/ethnicity between 2010 through 2022, shows how eligibility for coverage among the remaining uninsured varies by race/ethnicity, and highlights issues in addressing coverage disparities looking ahead.
How Has History Shaped Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities? January 11, 2024 News Release KFF’s new interactive timeline explores how history has shaped racial and ethnic health disparities and the lasting effects that persist to this day. The timeline describes major U.S. federal policies and events since the early 1800s that are linked to present-day health disparities. It also covers policies that impact health…
3 Charts: Asian Immigrants’ Experiences in the United States January 4, 2024 News Release Like other immigrants to the U.S., Asian immigrants overwhelmingly say they emigrated for the opportunity to build a better life for themselves and their children. They come from more than 30 countries, and their experiences – their economic circumstance, how safe they feel, and the discrimination they face – vary…
Understanding the Diversity in the Asian Immigrant Experience in the U.S.: The 2023 KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants January 4, 2024 Poll Finding Asian immigrants represent an important significant and growing share of the U.S. population, as well as a diverse body of experiences. Increased data on Asian immigrant experiences is important for understanding their diversity of experiences and focusing initiatives, policies, and resources to address the challenges they face.
Year in Review: 10 Health Policy Issues for 2023 December 22, 2023 Fact Sheet This fact sheet offers a look back at 10 issues that KFF tracked closely during 2023 in its polling, policy analysis and journalism, including summaries of major findings and news stories.
Disparities in Health Measures By Race and Ethnicity Among Beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage: A Review of the Literature December 13, 2023 Report This brief summarizes findings from 20 studies published between January 1, 2018 and April 1, 2023 that compare quality of care and beneficiary experiences between people of color in Medicare Advantage and White enrollees, or the total Medicare Advantage population.
New KFF Survey Documents the Extent and Impact of Racism and Discrimination Across Several Facets of American Life, Including Health Care December 5, 2023 News Release In a reflection of how pervasive racism and discrimination can be in daily life, a major new KFF survey shows that many Hispanic, Black, Asian, and American Indian and Alaska Native adults in the U.S. believe they must modify both their mindset and the way they look to stave off…
Survey on Racism, Discrimination and Health: Experiences and Impacts Across Racial and Ethnic Groups December 5, 2023 Poll Finding KFF’s survey on Racism, Discrimination and Health examines the experiences and impacts of racism and discrimination in daily life and in health care settings with a focus on Black, Asian, and American Indian and Alaska Native adults in the U.S.
Health Coverage Among American Indian and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander People November 30, 2023 Issue Brief This analysis provides an overview of American Indian and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander people and their health coverage as well as the implications for their access to health care.