Survey Research
In an article just published in Medical Care Research and Review, researchers at UMN SPH used MEPS-HC data to understand changes in patterns of insurance coverage, including transitions between sources, discontinuities (temporary or prolonged uninsurance), and the impact on health care access.
In a new publication for SHVS, SHADAC authors explain the major changes introduced by both the proposed 2030 census rule and the new Disclosure Avoidance Order, noting how state policymakers and data professionals, specifically, could be impacted.
2026 marks the 30th year of the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF), what they call their “30 Years of Impact.” To honor CHCF’s 30th anniversary, this post will highlight a sample of SHADAC/CHCF projects spanning the last 10 years.
The following blog post and infographic explores newly released 2025 Current Population Survey (CPS) data on national-level health insurance coverage rates, including 2025 rates of private insurance coverage (e.g, employer-sponsored insurance), public coverage (e.g., Medicaid), and uninsurance.
The latest Minnesota Health Access Survey (MNHA) shows that 12.3% of insured Minnesotans are worried about losing health insurance coverage in 2025, a statistically significant increase from 2023. Top concerns include job loss, loss of eligibility, and affordability. Learn more in this blog.
The 2024 Minnesota Healthcare Experiences Survey was fielded to gain a better understanding of Minnesotans’ experiences of discrimination in health care; nearly half of Minnesotans reported they experienced discrimination while seeking health care. Learn more key findings in the full blog.
How does the U.S. measure child vaccinations? This blog explains the development and data collection methods of the National Immunization Survey (NIS), how users can access the data, and provides a brief overview of the latest NIS data.
To help state data users adapt to a changing federal data landscape, SHADAC developed a series of Strategy Briefs; each brief provides a high-level roadmap of an alternative data gap filling strategy, including its advantages, disadvantages, and implementation considerations.
We are developing workgroups for data professionals to connect, strategize, and share knowledge related to filling critical health data gaps. We want your input to inform and shape these workgroups: Join our virtual meeting on June 23rd to provide feedback and learn more.
As part of the EMERGE Initiative, SSRS conducted a survey to better understand the impacts of changes to U.S. federal statistical agencies on data users in various industries and sectors, with SHADAC providing advisory support. A report of survey results has just been released: learn more in this… Read more