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Language Barriers and Health Equity: The Challenges Faced by Californians with Limited English Proficiency (CHCF Cross-Post)

The following is cross-posted from The California Health Care Foundation. Author: Lacey Hartman, Senior Research Fellow, SHADAC Key TakeawaysCalifornia is home to approximately 2.7 million adults with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), according to the California Health Interview Survey.… Read More

Community and Uninsured Profile in Action: Local Case Studies

With the end of the public health emergency in 2023 and the subsequent “unwinding” of the Medicaid continuous coverage requirement, many Americans have had to navigate changes in health insurance coverage. And while coverage transitions aren’t necessarily unique, the post-pandemic world is; lasting… Read More

Disability Health Care Data and Information: Resources from SHADAC

July is Disability Pride Month – a month dedicated to sharing the experiences, accomplishments, and challenges of the estimated 61 million people with a disability in the United States. Those with a disability or disabilities face different obstacles and barriers compared to those who are not… Read More

2023 NHIS Full-Year Health Insurance Estimates Early Release: Decreasing Uninsured Rates Overall and for Certain Groups of Nonelderly Adults

 This post is a part of our Survey Data Season series where we examine data from various surveys that are released annually from the summer through early fall. Find all of the Survey Data Season series posts on our Survey Data Season 2024 page here. In late June, the National Center for… Read More

Tracking Health Insurance Coverage During the Unwinding: Monthly Data from the Household Pulse Survey

This update was posted on October 4, 2024 and uses data from the October 2024 release of the Household Pulse Survey, collected August 20 - September 16, 2024. Important Note: This will be the final data release from the Household Pulse Survey, and the final update of this SHADAC product.… Read More

Provider Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: Experiences of Transgender/Nonbinary Adults and Sexually Minoritized Adults in Minnesota

BackgroundUnderstanding 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… Read More

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Affirming Care Discrimination: Underlying Factors of Medicaid Inequities Annotated Bibliography

*Click here to jump to the 'Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Affirming Care Discrimination' annotated bibliography*The State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC) with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and in collaboration with partner organizations… Read More

LGBT Health Equity: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Resources and Information from SHADAC

 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… Read More

Social Vulnerability Index in Minnesota: Community and Uninsured Profile Interactive Map Updated with SVI, MNsure Regions, and More

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… Read More

Changes to Child and Adult Core Sets to Advance Equity (SHVS Cross-Post)

The following Expert Perspective (EP) is cross-posted from State Health & Value Strategies. Authors: Elizabeth Lukanen and Lacey Hartman, SHADACOriginal posting date June 7, 2024. Find the original post here on the SHVS website. The Child and Adult Core Sets were established to… Read More

Telehealth Visit Data, ACEs Data, Opioid Sales, and More Updated on State Health Compare

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… Read More

Housing Affordability Matters: Unaffordable Rents Infographics Updated with 2022 Data

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… Read More

Comparing Federal Government Surveys That Count the Uninsured: 2023

How many Americans are uninsured? The exact answer is unclear, but general estimates can be obtained by comparing various federal government surveys that estimate uninsurance. Image SHADAC has recently updated our annual “Comparing Federal… Read More

2023 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) Early Release: Estimates from Quarter 4 (October to December) Hold Steady

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… Read More

Cancer Screening Data: Adults Who Have Received Recommended Cancer Screenings by Coverage Type, Education Level, and Race/Ethnicity in 2022

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… Read More

Perceptions and Opinions Relating to Cannabis in Minnesota

Using data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), this brief explores people’s perceptions and opinions related to cannabis and cannabis use prior to its 2023 legalization in Minnesota. The brief begins with an overview of the context of cannabis policy and use in the United… Read More

UPDATE State Health Insurance Program Names: 2023

This Excel file includes the names of state-sponsored health insurance programs for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. It documents program names familiar to enrollees; therefore it includes colloquial as well as official names. The document has… Read More

Categorization of Health Insurance Coverage Type from Survey Questions after Health Reform: The Case of the Current Population Survey

This article, coauthored by SHADAC Investigator Kathleen Call alongside colleagues from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs Angela Fertig and U.S. Census Bureau Joanne Pascale, used administrative records linked with survey data to explore how to categorize private marketplace coverage versus… Read More

Measuring Perceptions and Opinions on Cannabis Use and Access in Minnesota

Even before legalization, most Minnesotans reported that cannabis was easy to obtain; only one-third disapproved of use by adultsDuring 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… Read More

AHIP Presentation 2024: Improving Health Equity Through Better Demographic Data Collection in Medicaid

On March 12, 2024, SHADAC Deputy Director Elizabeth Lukanen presented at the AHIP Medicare, Medicaid, Duals & Commercial Markets Forum as a part of the “Improving Health Equity Through Better Data Collection” session series. Elizabeth's presentation focused specifically on demographic data… Read More