Medical 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.
Public Policy Research and Analysis
Below you’ll find The Sycamore Institute’s research, analysis, issue briefs, legislative summaries, commentary, news, and other resources to help you navigate the complex public policy issues that affect and connect Tennesseans’ health and well-being, prosperity, and the state budget.
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Medical 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.
Tennessee 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.
Summary 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.
Medicaid 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.
Meet Our Spring 2019 Interns: Carlissa and Megha
Get to know Carlissa and Megha, The Sycamore Institute's new Spring 2019 interns. Applications for Summer 2019 internships are due April 15.
The 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.
Sycamore Expands Staff and Board of Directors
Seb Rougemont, Judge Sheila Calloway, and Pamela Carter join the Sycamore family.
Community Supervision, Prison Releases, and Recidivism in Tennessee
The cycle of supervision, release, and recidivism is a significant driver of Tennessee's state prisoner population.
Pre-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.
