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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Consult
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.
Connect
Find upcoming events for healthcare providers, insurers, and other change-makers solving financial health challenges.