Explore 12 ways Tennessee’s governor and state lawmakers could prevent medical debt, help people manage it, and mitigate its effects.
Continue readingIncome, Poverty, Education, and Insurance Coverage in Tennessee in 2018
Analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data on Tennessee’s economy, with a regional look at 14 population centers across the state.
Continue readingBreaking Down TennCare’s Block Grant Proposal
The plan would give state officials unprecedented control over major aspects of the program and weights a new funding formula in TennCare’s favor.
Continue readingWhat You Might Have Missed in the 2019 Legislative Session
Changes to TennCare, education, criminal justice, online sales tax, sports betting, and fiscal notes had significant budget implications.
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 readingSummary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2020 Amended Budget
Governor Lee’s FY 2020 budget amendment increases state expenditures by $208.7 million relative to the recommendation submitted in March.
Continue readingMedicaid Block Grants: The Unknown Details Matter
Critical details are missing from a proposed Medicaid block grant for Tennessee. Its effect on TennCare’s budget and flexibility from federal rules are unclear.
Continue readingThe Budget in Brief: Summary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2020 Recommended Budget
The governor’s recommended Budget for FY 2020 totals $38.6 billion, an increase of 1.1% over estimates for the current fiscal year.
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