Exploring the Link Between Housing and Healthcare Costs and Weather Events
Households that experienced a weather event were also more likely to face a range of unexpected housing- and health-related expenses.
Oct 15, 2024
Industry
Healthcare
Financially struggling patients often experience worse health outcomes, while healthcare costs negatively impact the financial lives of millions of Americans each year. Together, this can create a downward spiral of poor health and financial ruin. Healthcare organizations have a powerful opportunity to improve the wellness of Americans by addressing the factors that adversely affect their health and financial health.
Financial Strain and Health
In the United States, financial stress significantly impacts overall well-being. A staggering 40% of Americans report experiencing high stress related to money, while 76% of American households live paycheck to paycheck.
Sep 17, 2024
Exploring the Interconnectedness of Financial and Mental Health
Our recent Member-exclusive Executive Roundtable shared several ways organizations can support people’s financial and mental well-being.
May 22, 2024
Financial stress is making us mentally and physically ill. Here’s how to cope
Years ago, I received a surprise in the mail: a $500 bill for a recent X-ray. I was earning an entry-level media salary at the time (for the uninitiated, that’s equivalent to peanuts), and the shock of having to figure out how to cover an unexpected expense sent my pulse racing with anxiety and my head pounding with stress.
May 10, 2024
Firsthand Perspectives Exploring the Mental-Financial Health Connection
In this study, we examine the experiences of people managing both financial stress and mental health challenges, uncovering their needs and ways to help.
Apr 10, 2024
Understanding the Mental-Financial Health Connection
For the first time, we explore what's known about the deep relationship between financial and mental health challenges – and what’s left to uncover.
Oct 10, 2023
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Learn
Gain a deeper understanding of the evolving health and financial health needs of American households, with free access to research and insights based on transactional data, surveys, and other proprietary metrics.
Innovate
Discover new solutions for supporting the financial health of people and families – developed, tested, and scaled in our Financial Solutions Lab. Improve patient outcomes, reduce inequities, and cultivate loyalty within your communities.
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Collaborate with our researchers, behavioral science experts, and advisors to build data-driven financial health strategies that make sense for your healthcare organization and your patients or members.
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