2026 State Health Disparities Report

The Commonwealth Fund’s 2026 State Health Disparities Report examines differences in health care access, quality, and outcomes across racial and ethnic groups in every state. This report analyzes racial and ethnic disparities in health care access, affordability, and outcomes across all 50 states. It highlights how factors such as insurance coverage, affordability, and social drivers of health contribute to inequities, and underscores the importance of state policy decisions in improving health outcomes and advancing health equity for historically underserved communities.