The U.S. has the lowest health care quality ranking compared to other high-income countries. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. spent approximately $4.9 trillion on health care in 2023. This means that almost one out of every five dollars spent in the U.S. goes towards health services. Despite this high spending, the U.S. consistently has a lower life expectancy compared …
Why U.S. health care costs so much
Individual states in the United States can significantly shape key health care areas through policy.
In early 2024, a KKF analysis indicated that Americans collectively held around $220 billion in medical debt.
North Carolina has one of the highest percentages of adults facing medical debt, at 13.4 percent. On July 1, 2024, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) …
States have the power to influence health care
There is a public health crisis in America right now among the migrant population.
Chicago is dealing with a measles outbreak. Many parts of America are similarly affected, according to the CDC Measles Dashboard.
Health care for migrant children and adolescents in Chicago and other sanctuary cities needs greater focus with increased federal funding.
Supporting migrant adolescents
Mental health in children and teens is worsening, and there are not enough providers to support them. This is a cause for significant concern.
As a teenager who has experienced firsthand the challenges of maintaining positive mental health amidst a demanding school environment, I strongly advocate for the inclusion of mental health days as a means to support the well-being of students nationwide. May has been observed as …
A teenager’s perspective: the pressing need for mental health days in schools
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