An analysis of hospital discharge records indicates that Black adult patients experience higher rates of adverse patient safety events relative to white patients. Some differences are attributed to disparities in hospital quality where Black and white patients are admitted.
Black adults were more likely than white or Hispanic/Latinx adults to report having been discriminated against or judged unfairly by a doctor, other health care provider, or staff in the months leading up to and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite recent coverage gains, further policy change is needed to help women maintain health insurance coverage before and after pregnancy and to allow them to address ongoing health issues, including obesity and depression.
Public option plans would likely reimburse for inpatient services at rates lower than those paid by private plans, which could differentially affect hospitals. This analysis investigates characteristics of hospitals that had greater shares of total charges paid by private insurance coverage.
Understanding immigrant families’ attitudes toward COVID-19 and vaccines, their trusted sources of information, and their connections to the health care system could help state policymakers shape communication and distribution strategies to achieve equitable vaccine access.
The demand for safety net programs, like Medicaid, beckon equitable policy responses. Join a virtual discussion on April 29, 3:00–4:30 p.m. (EDT), exploring racial equity questions now facing state legislatures and program administrators.
