Research shows medical debt can affect health outcomes, exacerbate already poor outcomes, and worsen existing health disparities.
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2019 Income, Poverty, Education, and Insurance Coverage in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
Census data for Tennessee’s 95 counties continue to show large differences in household income, poverty, education level, and health insurance coverage.
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The Tennesseans least likely to have health insurance in 2019 were men, Hispanics, younger adults, the unemployed, and people with less education & income.
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For better or worse, robust access to the U.S. health care system is largely predicated on having health insurance.
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Gov. Lee unveiled a range of priorities with his second budget, most notably in the areas of teacher pay, literacy, mental health, and criminal justice.
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Census data for Tennessee’s 95 counties continue to show large differences in household income, poverty, education level, and health insurance coverage.
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Analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data on Tennessee’s economy, with a regional look at 14 population centers across the state.
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Data on the hospital, primary care, and substance abuse/mental health care resources available in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties.
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 reading5 Issues for Tennessee’s Next Governor and General Assembly
No matter who wins the election, these 5 challenges could keep Tennessee’s next governor and General Assembly busy throughout 2019 and beyond.
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