National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth use has exploded. But what is telehealth? And what is telehealth vs telemedicine vs telecare? We explain the differences in this blog, along with discussion of the history of telehealth and the impact of COVID-19.
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has released the first health insurance coverage estimates for 2025 from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) as part of the NHIS Early Release Program. In this blog, our staff review some key coverage-related findings and changes.
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
Recent federal policy changes have created uncertainty surrounding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) data collection and availability in federal sources. This blog post will review the current known status of SOGI data in federal surveys and programs.
This blog documents the expected 2025 releases of data from many federal health-related surveys and the data's current status—published (on-time or delayed); not yet published; or status remains uncertain.
This issue of gaps in care for teen health and young adults was the focus of a recent research study by SHADAC Research Fellow Robert Hest and SHADAC co-founder Kathleen Call published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
In late June 2025, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) released health insurance coverage estimates for 2024 from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). SHADAC analysis shows that public coverage fell with private and uninsurance holding steady. Learn the details in this blog.
State Health Compare uses data from the 2023 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) to update various measures. Learn about this NHIS data and measures in this blog.
SHADAC has compiled this blog filled with mental health data and resources. First, we’ll review some mental health survey data sources you could consider using for your own research on mental health in the United States. Then, we’ll review a sample of relevant blogs, publications, and resources.
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