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September 2, 2021

Obesity is the most common chronic illness among children.  Prior studies revealed increases in obesity among adults due to the pandemic, but less is known about how it has impacted children’s weight.  Using data for over 191,000 children in the Kaiser Permanente Southe

August 23, 2021
Among biggest concerns: A repeat of virtual school, academic gaps, getting along with friends and school vaccination rates.
July 26, 2021
3 in 4 parents say their child’s doctor will influence their decision about getting kids vaccinated against COVID, but many haven’t had the conversation.
July 8, 2021
Among privately insured families with childbirth episodes during 2016-2019, mean out-of-pocket spending across the delivery and newborn hospitalization was $3,000.
July 8, 2021
Among privately insured families with childbirth at in-network hospitalizations in 2019, almost 1 in 5 received a potential surprise bill, with median liability for these bills of $744.