Elimination of Federal Diversity Initiatives: Implications for Racial Health Equity March 21, 2025 Issue Brief This brief explains the potential impacts of the elimination of diversity and disparities-related initiatives under the Trump administration on racial health disparities.
Women’s Experiences with Preventive and Health Care Services: Findings from the 2024 KFF Women’s Health Survey March 12, 2025 Issue Brief This 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.
Race-Based Vaccine Myths Spread Amid Measles Outbreaks — The Monitor February 27, 2025 Page This 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.
Health Coverage by Race and Ethnicity, 2010-2023 February 13, 2025 Issue Brief There were gains in coverage across most racial and ethnic groups between 2019 and 2023 after several years of rising uninsured rates during the first Trump administration. The coverage gains between 2019 and 2023 were largely driven by increases in Medicaid coverage, reflecting policies to stabilize and expand access to affordable coverage that were implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Preterm Births as a Percent of All Births by Race/Ethnicity January 16, 2025 State Indicator disparity, Disparities
Births of Low Birthweight as a Percent of All Births by Race/Ethnicity January 16, 2025 State Indicator disparity, Disparities
Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate per 100,000 Women by Race/Ethnicity January 15, 2025 State Indicator disparity, Disparities
Age-Adjusted Invasive Cancer Incidence Rate per 100,000 Population by Race/Ethnicity January 15, 2025 State Indicator
Health Care Experiences of Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Adults December 3, 2024 Issue Brief A 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.
