Taking Stock of Essential Workers May 1, 2020 Blog The COVID-19 outbreak has changed the reality of working life for most of the U.S. workforce, with essential workers at the forefront of performing crucial services for the public in the midst of the pandemic. This post examines who essential workers are and what challenges they are facing in light of coronavirus.
COVID-19 in Rural America – Is There Cause for Concern? April 30, 2020 Issue Brief While to date big cities and major urban areas have seen the greatest number of coronavirus cases and deaths, this analysis finds the growth rate is now higher in rural areas.
Double Jeopardy: Low Wage Workers at Risk for Health and Financial Implications of COVID-19 April 29, 2020 Issue Brief This brief analyzes data on low-wage workers in the context of COVID-19 and discusses the implications of the pandemic for their jobs, health, and financial security.
KFF and Global Health Council Present a Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 Response in Low- and Middle-Income Countries April 29, 2020 Event On April 28 at 12 pm ET, KFF and Global Health Council presented a webinar about the challenges and opportunities of resource mobilization in response to COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Public Attitudes Towards the Coronavirus Outbreak in Highly Affected Counties April 29, 2020 Blog Americans’ attitudes and views on the coronavirus outbreak differ based on whether they live in an area that was harder hit by the pandemic, but these differences are not as large as some might expect.
This Week in Coronavirus: April 17 to April 24 April 24, 2020 Blog Every Friday we’ll recap our new coronavirus policy analysis, polling, and updates from the past week.
Retirement Insecurity in the Time of COVID-19: The Next Shoe to Drop? April 24, 2020 Blog This blog post examines the retirement security of seniors with Medicare in the context of rising unemployment and market volatility due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Update on COVID-19 Funding for Hospitals and Other Providers April 24, 2020 Blog This blog is an overview of the outstanding questions related to the $100 billion for hospitals and other providers in the CARES Act and whether there will be meaningful protections for the uninsured and people with private coverage who could face surprise bills.
Preparing for COVID-19 in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Leveraging U.S. Global Health Assets April 24, 2020 Issue Brief This data note assesses where the U.S. government has existing global health assets that could be mobilized when and if needed to assist in the COVID-19 response in low and middle income countries.
KFF Health Tracking Poll – Late April 2020: Coronavirus, Social Distancing, and Contact Tracing April 24, 2020 Issue Brief This poll examines the public’s stance on the coronavirus outbreak and the social distancing and shelter-in-place restrictions as well as the public’s willingness to download apps to their phones to help public health officials with contact tracing,.
