Health Equity

Millions at high risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes lack coverage to cover costs

Abstract: Researchers found that the most vulnerable populations were both more likely to be at high risk of severe COVID-19 illness and lack adequate healthcare coverage.

Publication: Modern Healthcare

Date Published: June 10, 2020

Author(s): Steven Ross

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This analysis of California’s state budget from 2007 to 2018 finds that to ensure the long-term health of the state, California needs to eliminate health care waste and direct the savings toward increased funding for programs that improve community conditions—like public education, public health, housing assistance, food assistance, and income support.