A Deep Dive into Health Insurance Coverage in Tennessee
Trends in Coverage, Choice, and Costs Since 2010
For better or worse, robust access to the U.S. health care system is largely predicated on having health insurance.
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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Tennessee Tax Revenue Tracker for FY 2020
Tennessee collected about $481 million (or 6%) more tax revenue through January 2020 than was originally budgeted for the current fiscal year.
4 Reasons an Accurate Census Matters for Tennessee
Tennessee will use the 2020 census to allocate taxpayer resources, redraw legislative districts, and make countless policy decisions over the next decade.
The Budget in Brief: Summary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2021 Recommended Budget
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.
How TennCare’s Block Grant Proposal Compares to New Federal Guidance
Even if Tennessee’s plan has a separate path to approval, it’s likely to undergo significant changes.
2018 Income, Poverty, Education, and Insurance Coverage in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
Latest Data Show Mixed Progress & Persistent Rural-Urban Differences
Census data for Tennessee's 95 counties continue to show large differences in household income, poverty, education level, and health insurance coverage.
What’s in Tennessee’s Medicaid Block Grant Request?
TennCare's latest proposal retains the same basic components as the September 2019 draft with some new specifics and assurances
The Roots of a Thriving Tennessee
And The Factors That Influence Them
Families, businesses, and our economy all thrive when people enjoy good health, social and financial well-being, and the chance to make meaningful contributions to society.
TennCare Enrollment by County in 2019
TennCare enrollment is highest in Tennessee's most populated county, but more rural counties have the greatest share of the local population enrolled.
Medical Debt in Tennessee: 12 Options for State Policymakers
Explore 12 ways Tennessee's governor and state lawmakers could prevent medical debt, help people manage it, and mitigate its effects.
