Medicaid
Minnesota's Integrated Health Partnerships (IHPs) have pioneered a new approach to implementing accountable care organizations (ACOs) for the Medicaid population. Initially launched in 2013 by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), these partnerships are voluntary agreements between… Read more
*Click here to jump to the 'Reproductive Oppression in Health Care' 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 is exploring whether a new national… Read more
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
*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
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
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
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
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
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
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