Achieving Universal Coverage
Too many people in the United States, especially people of color, are either uninsured or underinsured. We track and report on people’s experiences getting and paying for health care. We also evaluate how policies impact health coverage and affordability both here in the U.S. and abroad.
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How Many Americans Have Lost Jobs with Employer Health Coverage During the Pandemic?
A study on pandemic-related job loss found as many as 7.7 million workers lost jobs with employer health insurance, affecting 6.9 million family dependents.
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Controlling Health Care Costs
The United States spends more per person on health care than any other wealthy nation, and so do American families. How can we ensure that health care is affordable for individuals, families, and government?
Learn MoreAdvancing Health Equity
Our nation’s legacy of racism is embedded in our health care system. For many people of color, this legacy has meant less access to quality care and poorer health outcomes. We research and promote the policies and practices needed to achieve an antiracist health system that helps people of color to thrive.
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People need the right care at the right time. We explore how our health system can work smarter and better.
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