How Much Government Spending Goes to Children?
Interest costs on the national debt are expected to rapidly outstrip spending on children in coming years.
Read MoreThe Share of Americans Without Health Insurance in 2023 Remained Low
In 2023, 26 million people were uninsured. While that represents a significant portion of the population, the uninsured rate remained at one of its lowest levels in history.
Read MoreBudget Basics: Medicaid
This budget explainer describes what Medicaid is, how it is financed, and who benefits from it.
Read MoreWhat Is Site Neutrality and Could It Help Reduce Healthcare Costs?
While the quality of care is often the same in non-hospital versus hospital settings, the prices charged for treatment in hospitals is higher.
Read MoreBudget Basics: What Is Medicare Advantage?
The Medicare Advantage allows beneficiaries enrolled in both Part A and Part B to receive benefits from private plans.
Read MoreBudget Basics: Medicare
Medicare is an essential health insurance program serving millions of Americans, and a major part of the federal budget and our fiscal outlook.
Read More9 Facts About Social Security and the Need to Strengthen It
Social Security is an essential program for millions of Americans, but it’s at risk if lawmakers fail to take action to reform the program.
Read MoreHere’s What We Know about Foreign-Born Workers, and How They Compare to the Native-Born Population
A substantial part of the labor force is foreign born, so an understanding of that population’s characteristics is key to understanding the overall economy.
Read MoreThe Federal Government’s Support for Low-Income Housing Expanded During the Pandemic
The federal government spent $67 billion on housing assistance in 2023, representing just over 1 percent of total federal outlays.
Read MoreInfographic: Spending on Prescription Drugs Has Been Growing Exponentially
The growing cost of prescription drugs presents a significant challenge to the quality and affordability of healthcare in the United States.
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