Report 1: "It's Not Just You: Many Americans Face Insurance Roadblocks Over Health Care and Bills"

A recent New York Times article describes how the lack of health insurance affects millions of Americans by highlighting barriers to acquiring coverage, such as rejection of medical care and increased expenses. Case studies of families struggling to acquire basic medical treatment are discussed, as well as the implications for community health.

The New York Times. (2021). It's not just you: Many people confront health insurance challenges. The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/health-insurance-medical-bills

Report 2: "Impact of Health Disparities in Nevada"

America's Health Rankings' annual research examines how the lack of health insurance in Nevada increases healthcare expenses and impacts health outcomes for low-income citizens. The state has considerable problems, including the common use of non-medical medications, economic hardship, and limited access to health care, and few residents have a primary care provider.

Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. (2022). State health assessment: 2022. Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. https://dpbh.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dpbhnvgov/content/About/AdminSvcs/DPBH-SHA-2022.pdf ​

Report 3: "Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Health Care Coverage and Access"

A Commonwealth Fund analysis explores racial and ethnic disparities in health care coverage and access, focusing on how Black and Latino adults face greater challenges obtaining health insurance and how this affects their health outcomes. States that have not expanded Medicaid, such as Georgia and North Carolina, still have high uninsured rates.

Commonwealth Fund