Data and Tools for Health Policy Evaluation
SHADAC is pleased to announce that the ‘Minnesota Community and Uninsured Profile’ has been updated with 2024 American Community Survey estimates, thanks to the continued support from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation.
"FPG" and "FPL" are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. In fact, there are important differences between them. This blog explains key differences between the federal poverty guideline and federal poverty level along with current values based on family size and household makeup.
With widespread changes to the health insurance landscape as a result of H.R. 1, understanding impacts to enrollment, expenditures, and eligibility is essential. In this brief, we give key considerations and guidance for states looking to create a detailed & effective monitoring strategy.
Federal developments in 2025 have led to concerns about the future of numerous data sources. This blog consolidates 22 examples of federal data preservation, tracking, and innovation efforts related to health data in a clear and organized table.
SHADAC researchers have updated our ‘Minnesota Community and Uninsured Profile’ to include the latest ACS data from 2019 - 2023.
Medicaid Beneficiary Advisory Councils (BACs) are an important mechanism by which states can implement transformational community engagement within their Medicaid programs. This resource helps support data collection and evaluation of these groups.
Originally published December 2016.Updated August 2024 by SHADAC Research Assistant Annie Gowlovech.
On March 12, 2024, SHADAC Deputy Director Elizabeth Lukanen presented at the AHIP Medicare, Medicaid, Duals & Commercial Markets Forum as a part of the “Improving Health Equity Through Better Data Collection” session series.
This updated brief from SHADAC defines a “primary source of coverage hierarchy,” and how and when researchers can use this tool to determine which payer is primary when an individual reports multiple sources of health insurance coverage on the American Community Survey (ACS).
The U.S. Census Bureau has released a request for comments regarding proposed revisions and changes for the 2025 American Community Survey.