Measuring the performance of the U.S. health system
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Each year, health insurers submit rate filings to state regulators outlining their expectations for the coming year and proposing premium changes for Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant plans. This analysis examines filings in the small group market, which covers plans offered … The post How much and why premiums are going up for small businesses in 2027 appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health…
Note: This brief was originally published on July 8 and updated on August 3, 2026 to include proposed 2027 rates from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Every spring and summer, health insurers submit rate filings to state … The post How much and why ACA Marketplace premiums are going up in 2027 appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker .
Approximately 1 in 5 people with private health insurance have any mental illness, and 1 in 20 have a serious mental illness. This brief examines inpatient mental health and substance use treatment admissions in 2023 among adults aged 18-64 with … The post Cost and utilization of inpatient mental health and substance use treatment appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker .
The high cost of healthcare can be a challenge for employers looking to provide affordable health benefit programs for workers and their families. Employers can offer markedly different health benefit experiences for workers, affecting access to care, the affordability of … The post How employers support lower-waged workers’ access to health insurance options appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health…
Employer-sponsored health insurance (ESI) is the largest source of health coverage for people under 65, covering 165.6 million people in March 2025, but its reach is uneven. Not all workers have access to ESI. Some workers are in jobs where … The post What are the recent trends in employer-based health coverage? appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker .
On average, the United States has a lower life expectancy than comparable countries. Life expectancy is an estimate of the average number of years a person at a given age might live based on mortality rates. This chart collection examines … The post How does U.S. life expectancy compare to other countries? appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker .
The year opened with renewed political attention on healthcare following the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. The stalemate centered on whether to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits but expanded to broader conversations about the cost of … The post Eight Trends Shaping 2026 Healthcare Costs appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker .
This chart collection examines how U.S. health spending compares to health spending in other OECD countries that are similarly large and wealthy, based on GDP and GDP per capita. This analysis uses data from the OECD Health Statistics database for … The post How does health spending in the U.S. compare to other countries? appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker .
High healthcare costs can pose a barrier to accessing care for some Americans. Most adults (91%) have health insurance, and the majority of adults (85%) report their health status as at least “good.” Half of the population has little or … The post How does cost affect access to healthcare? appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker .
In a given year, a small portion of the population is responsible for a very large percentage of total health spending. We tend to focus on averages when discussing health spending, but individuals’ health status – and thus their need … The post How do health expenditures vary across the population? appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker .
