The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted health spending and utilization trends in the United States, though it is not yet clear how long that disruption will last. In April 2020, health spending dropped precipitously as providers cancelled elective care and patients practicing social distancing avoided health facilities. Utilization of health services has remained somewhat lower than expected […]| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
Employer-based coverage is the most common source of health insurance for non-elderly Americans. The cost of employer sponsored health insurance—including premiums, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs—has risen steadily over time, which differentially impacts families with different levels of income.| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
This brief analyzes payment negotiation outcomes between insurers and providers from the independent dispute resolution process under the No Surprises Act.| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
Chronic, non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. In the United States, these diseases make up 8 of the 10 top causes of death. Chronic conditions can be impacted by both medical and nonmedical factors such as access to healthcare, physical inactivity, poor nutrition, tobacco consumption and alcohol abuse. Public health interventions, preventive […]| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
The Peterson Center on Healthcare and KFF are partnering to monitor how well the U.S. healthcare system is performing in terms of quality and cost. The Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker provides clear, up-to-date information on trends, drivers and issues that impact the performance of the system. It also illustrates how the U.S. is […]| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
In this chart collection, we examine how U.S. health spending compares to health spending in other OECD countries that are similarly large and wealthy, based on median GDP and median GDP per capita. For this analysis, we reviewed the OECD Health Statistics database and the CMS National Health Expenditure Accounts data.| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
