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Influenza Antiviral Care Disparities Report Resources
To better understand the challenges Medicaid patients face in accessing flu care, NMQF and Opella created a set of reports, fact sheets, visuals, and shareable content. Explore the resources below to dive deeper.
Full Report: Medicaid Patients Deserve Equal Access to Flu Care
This comprehensive analysis compares flu-related care patterns between Medicaid and privately insured populations. Findings show striking disparities in outpatient visits, emergency department reliance, and access to antivirals. The report underscores the urgent need for systemic change to improve health equity.
Medicaid Fact Sheet
This fact sheet breaks down key disparities in flu care access, including differences in outpatient vs. emergency department use, delays in treatment, and inequities in antiviral prescriptions. It highlights the disproportionate impact on Black and Hispanic Medicaid patients.
Comparative Fact Sheet
This side-by-side comparison illustrates how Medicaid and privately insured populations experience flu care differently. From outpatient care to antiviral prescriptions, the disparities are clear and highlight systemic barriers to equitable treatment.
Download the Comparative Fact Sheet
Infographic: Flu Care Disparities
This easy-to-digest infographic visualizes the care gaps between Medicaid and privately insured patients. It’s a quick way to see the disparities in outpatient visits, ED reliance, and antiviral prescriptions at a glance.
Social Media Toolkit
Help spread the word about flu care disparities. This toolkit includes pre-drafted posts for Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn—paired with graphics you can download and share. Use your voice to raise awareness and advocate for health equity.
Access the Social Media Toolkit (ZIP/Folder)
Webinar Replay: Disparities in Influenza Healthcare Access Among Vulnerable Populations
NMQF and Opella hosted a timely webinar exploring disparities in influenza care among vulnerable populations. Drawing from 2015–2019 claims data, experts highlighted gaps in access to outpatient care and antiviral treatments, with a focus on the disproportionate impact on non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic communities.
