Why do Hispanics have so little employer-sponsored health insurance?

Article Abstract:

Data from the Community Tracking Study Household Survey showed that Hispanics have low rates of employer-supported health insurance coverage. It was also revealed that English-speaking Hispanics have greater insurance coverage compared to Spanish-speaking Hispanics. The impacts of the ability to speak English on job-based insurance are investigated.

Personnel administration, Hispanic Americans, Health aspects, Compensation and benefits, Demographic aspects, Report

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Thoughts on health insurance expansions and the value of coverage

Article Abstract:

Justifications for health insurance coverage expansions, such as improvement of health status and risk protection, are discussed. An analysis of previous studies on the role of health insurance in promoting health conditions is presented. The author also shares his thoughts on his position editor of the Inquiry journal.

Science & research, Management dynamics, Editorial, Research, Practice, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Editors

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Is health care spending higher under Medicaid or private insurance?

Article Abstract:

The expenditures for low-income adults and children with Medicaid coverage to spending for low-income people with private coverage are compared. The results indicate that most of the difference in expenditures is due to differences in provider payment rates.

Medicaid, Administration of Public Health Programs

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