Federal Survey Resource
Each year, SHADAC uses data released from the American Community Survey (ACS) via the U.S. Census Bureau's data.census.gov tool to produce estimates of uninsurance at the state and county level.
Following the release of single-year estimates of health insurance coverage, household income, and poverty levels, the U.S. Census Bureau has now made available 5-year American Community Survey data files. These ACS 5 Year estimates are generated by pooling together five years of American Community… Read more
This blog reviews SHADAC analysis of 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) data on health insurance coverage rates, including detail by state, age group, and coverage type.
The following blog post and infographic explores newly released 2024 Current Population Survey (CPS) data, including changes in national-level health insurance coverage rates by demographic characteristics such as age, employment, race/ethnicity, immigration status, poverty status, and Medicaid… Read more
Children’s health surveys allow public health researchers to better understand the health and health-related issues facing the U.S. population, and how survey data can be effectively used to address these concerns in both the short- and long-term. Learn more in this blog.
In response to uncertainty about whether the federal government may eliminate or scale back important surveys, SHADAC has undertaken a new project called State Alternatives for Health Data Continuity, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Learn more about the project in this blog.
Accurate estimates of uninsured rates (the percentage of people that do not have insurance coverage, also referred to as uninsurance) are important in understanding trends and the impacts of actions, events, or shifts in the economic landscape that may affect health insurance coverage. Learn more… Read more
Newly released Q3 NHIS data show significant changes in health insurance coverage coincident with the Medicaid unwinding. In this blog, we cover relevant changes in health insurance coverage compared to the same period the year prior, and changes by various breakdowns.
To maintain State Health Compare (SHC) as a relevant and current resource for data users, SHADAC regularly evaluates our collection of SHC measures to ensure they inform current health care and health policy discussions.
Survey Data Season Essentials: ACS vs CPS: What Is the Difference Between These Two Federal Surveys?
In this blog, we will discuss the similarities and differences between two of the biggest federal survey resources available: the ACS and the CPS ASEC.