Counties with high rates of medical debt tend to have more uninsured residents, auto/retail loans and delinquencies, and payday lenders per capita.
Continue readingMedical Debt 101: How a Medical Bill Becomes Medical Debt
Medical debt is unique from other types of debt for its connection to health-related circumstances that individuals often cannot predict or control.
Continue readingMedical Debt in Tennessee: Who Has It and Why Does It Matter?
Medical debt is surprisingly common in Tennessee across most demographic and socioeconomic groups, and it can have far-reaching effects on prosperity and health.
Continue readingTennessee Health Care Capacity Dashboard
Data on the hospital, primary care, and substance abuse/mental health care resources available in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties.
Continue readingCommunity Supervision, Prison Releases, and Recidivism in Tennessee
The cycle of supervision, release, and recidivism is a significant driver of Tennessee’s state prisoner population.
Continue readingPre-Trial Detention in Tennessee
Half of Tennessee’s local jail inmates in 2018 were people awaiting trial, conviction, or acquittal for felony or misdemeanor charges – up from 30% in 1990.
Continue readingIncarceration in Tennessee: Who, Where, Why, and How Long?
Current and historical incarceration trends for Tennessee’s state prisoner population provide context for discussions about criminal justice reform.
Continue readingThe Economic Cost of ACEs in Tennessee
The economic cost of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among Tennessee adults was $5.2 billion in direct medical costs and lost productivity in 2017.
Continue reading2017 Income, Poverty, Education & Insurance Coverage in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
Census data show large differences in household income, poverty, education, and health insurance status between Tennessee’s rural and urban counties.
Continue readingWhere You Live Affects How Long You Live
Our neighborhoods can affect our access to factors that influence health. Use the map to explore how life expectancy varies across Tennessee communities.
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