Differences in methods were seen by sex, age, and race and ethnicity
Increased risk seen for atrial fibrillation, cerebrovascular disease, among others
Patients in the program who obtained new housing reported mental and physical health benefits
No differences in availability seen based on diagnosis of patient-level characteristics
This year's report looked at women's health for the first time and also found pronounced disparities by state in access to prenatal care
Estimated economic burden of racial and ethnic health inequities $421 or $451 billion using MEPS and BRFSS data
Negative association seen between total human resources for health level and all-cause mortality
Additionally, chronic disease prevalence higher in the incarcerated population
DACA participants have not had the opportunity to obtain health insurance as they do not meet the definition of having 'lawful presence' in the United States
Authors say given the low barriers to increase access to care and financial parity, audio-only calls likely to persist