Racial Equity and Health Policy
KFF Survey on Racism, Discrimination and Health: Views on Racism and Trust in Key U.S. Institutions
Majorities of U.S. adults perceive racism to be a major problem in politics, the criminal justice system, and policing, with some variance across racial and ethnic groups, while a third see racism as a major problem in health care. This may reflect high levels of trust in health care professionals compared to the police and the courts.
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State Health Coverage for Immigrants and Implications for Health Coverage and Care
As of March 2024, 12 states and DC provide fully state-funded coverage for income-eligible children regardless of immigration status. Six states plus DC provide fully state-funded coverage to some income-eligible adults regardless of status.
Also: New Regulations Extend ACA Coverage to DACA Recipients
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Disparities in Health and Health Care: 5 Key Questions and Answers
This brief provides an introduction to what health and health care disparities are, the status of disparities and how COVID-19 has affected them, the broader implications of disparities, and current federal efforts to advance health equity.Health Coverage by Race and Ethnicity, 2010-2022
This brief examines trends in health coverage by race/ethnicity between 2010 and 2022 and highlights issues in addressing coverage disparities looking ahead.
Health Policy 101: Race, Inequality and Health
Addressing persistent racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care is important for improving the nation’s health and economic prosperity. KFF explains such disparities and the factors that drive them, examines the actions to address them, and outlines future considerations.
KFF Survey Documents the Extent and Impact of Racism and Discrimination
The 2023 Survey on Racism, Discrimination and Health, which includes responses from over 6,000 adults, documents the link between racism and discrimination and worse health and well-being, including increased feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and depression.