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Provider Discrimination by Sexual Orientation Among Cisgender and Transgender/Nonbinary Adults in Minnesota
Jun. 28, 2024
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Background Understanding the experiences of people with minoritized sexual and gender identities matters for public health. Compared with straight and cisgender adults, these populations face inequitable barriers to health care access1,2 and disparities in health outcomes, including mental and physical health, activity limitations, and chronic conditions.3,4 Accordingly, Sexual Orientation and...
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LGBT Health Equity: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Resources and Information from SHADAC
Jun. 24, 2024
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June of each year is known as “Pride Month” – a month to celebrate the diversity and achievements of the over 13 million Americans that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ). Alongside celebration, this month is also a time for people to learn about the inequities that many LGBTQ+ people face. Studies have shown that LGBTQ+ people...
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Social Vulnerability Index in Minnesota: Community and Uninsured Profile Interactive Map Updated with SVI, MNsure Regions, and More
Jun. 20, 2024
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SHADAC has made some exciting updates to our resource, “Minnesota’s Community and Uninsured Profile.” This profile, created with funding from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation, was designed to provide accessible information to policymakers and community members alike on Minnesota uninsured people and populations. Along with updating the profile with 2022 American Community...
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Tracking Health Insurance Coverage During the Unwinding: Monthly Data from the Household Pulse Survey
Jun. 13, 2024
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This update was posted on June 13, 2024 uses data from the June 2024 release of the Household Pulse Survey, collected April 30 - May 27, 2024. Introduction The unwinding of the Medicaid continuous coverage requirement represents the largest nationwide coverage transition since the Affordable Care Act. Since February 2020, enrollment in Medicaid and the Children’s Health...
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Changes to Child and Adult Core Sets to Advance Equity (SHVS Cross-Post)
Jun. 07, 2024
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The following Expert Perspective (EP) is cross-posted from State Health & Value Strategies. Authors: Elizabeth Lukanen and Lacey Hartman, SHADAC Original posting date June 7, 2024. Find the original post here on the SHVS website. The Child and Adult Core Sets were established to measure the quality of care for Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP...
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2023 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) Early Release: Estimates from Quarter 4 (October to December) Hold Steady
Jun. 05, 2024
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The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has released quarterly estimates of health insurance coverage beginning in October 2022 through December 2023 from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) as a part of the NHIS Early Release Program. Each quarter covers a three-month span, and this blog specifically looks at survey data from the most recent quarter (Q4 – October to December...
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Telehealth Visit Data, ACEs Data, Opioid Sales, and More Updated on State Health Compare
May. 20, 2024
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State Health Compare is a user-friendly data tool that allows users to obtain state-level estimates related to health, health care, insurance coverage, health equity, and more. This tool provides interactive maps, graphs, and downloadable data for over 40 measures ranging from telehealth visit data to insurance coverage data to cancer screening data and more. SHADAC...
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Housing Affordability Matters: Unaffordable Rents Infographics Updated with 2022 Data
May. 06, 2024
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In 2019, SHADAC researchers performed an analysis using 2017 data to examine housing affordability, looking specifically at rental costs for various populations across the United States. ‘Unaffordable rents’ are defined as rental costs that require a household spend more than 30% of their income on rent. The economic landscape throughout the United States has changed a lot...
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Cancer Screening Data: Adults Who Have Received Recommended Cancer Screenings by Coverage Type, Education Level, and Race/Ethnicity in 2022
Apr. 30, 2024
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Cancer screening for adults plays a pivotal role in early detection, increasing the chances of successful treatment and preventing thousands of cancer deaths. Despite their life-saving potential, many adults may choose to delay or skip these screenings due to various barriers, such as limited access, transportation issues, fear of diagnosis, or poor understanding of the importance. To effectively...
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Measuring Perceptions and Opinions on Cannabis Use and Access in Minnesota
Apr. 17, 2024
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Even before legalization, most Minnesotans reported that cannabis was easy to obtain; only one-third disapproved of use by adults During the past decade, the United States’ cannabis policy landscape has changed dramatically. By the end of 2023, 24 states had legalized cannabis for non-medical use by adults — meaning the majority of the U.S. population lives in a state with legalized...
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