How Have Costs Associated With Obesity Changed Over Time? March 24, 2023 Issue Brief This analysis finds that, among people with large employer health plans, those with an obesity diagnosis on average have higher total and out-of-pocket spending than those without an obesity diagnosis. It also examines the cost of common surgical and pharmacological treatments for obesity.
Adults Reporting Symptoms of Anxiety or Depressive Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Household Job Loss March 24, 2023 State Indicator
Adults Reporting Symptoms of Anxiety or Depressive Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Sex March 24, 2023 State Indicator
Adults Reporting Symptoms of Anxiety or Depressive Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Age March 24, 2023 State Indicator
KFF/The Washington Post Trans Survey March 24, 2023 Poll Finding The KFF/Washington Post Trans survey is the most in-depth representative survey of the life experiences of transgender adults in the U.S., including how they define themselves, their childhood experiences, their gender transitions, and the hostility and discrimination they face
1 in 4 Transgender Adults Say They’ve Been Physically Attacked, New KFF/Washington Post Partnership Survey Finds March 24, 2023 News Release A new KFF-Washington Post partnership survey provides a groundbreaking portrait of the diverse identities and experiences of transgender adults in the United States, including how they define themselves, childhood experiences, gender transitions, and the hostility and discrimination they face. The project is the most in-depth representative survey of the life…
March 21 Web Event: Unpacking the Controversy Over Medicare Advantage March 21, 2023 Event Medicare Advantage is the rapidly growing private plan alternative to traditional Medicare that provides coverage to approximately half of Medicare beneficiaries. Controversy has arisen over a Biden Administration proposal for changes to payments to insurers for the coming year, including how the health risk of enrollees is captured, as well…
FAQs on Health Spending, the Federal Budget, and Budget Enforcement Tools March 20, 2023 Issue Brief As some policymakers in Washington are pushing to reduce the federal deficit and debt, this brief provides a concise explanation of federal spending for domestic and global health programs and services, which could be part of any conversation about curbing federal spending. These FAQs answer basic questions about health spending and the federal budget and budget enforcement tools, including the debt limit and sequestration.
The Implications of COVID-19 for Mental Health and Substance Use March 20, 2023 Issue Brief This brief explores mental health and substance use during, and prior to, the COVID-19 pandemic. We highlight populations that were more likely to experience worse mental health and substance use outcomes during the pandemic and discuss some innovations in the delivery of services.