vital_signs_2015_web

Health Care Coverage
Source: County Health Rankings, 2015
* Clarksville area
Although a large share of Middle Tennesseans are insured, particularly compared to peer regions, 269,750 in the joint metro region remain uninsured. According
to research conducted by the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, living without insurance makes it more
difficult for individuals to take advantage of preventive care because of cost. Treating severe health problems like heart attacks or other issues that require
medical stays could result in financial ruin for families. According to the 2015 Vital Signs poll, more than half of all respondents said they had to go without
health care in the last year. It is imperative that the state and region continue efforts to expand coverage to more residents to ensure the continued health and
wellness of Middle Tennesseans.
County
Macon
Davidson
Trigg*
Hickman
Cannon
Christian*
Trousdale
Robertson
Cheatham
Maury
Dickson
Rutherford
Smith
Montgomery*
Sumner
Wilson
Williamson
People
uninsured
3,746
103,496
2,196
3,467
1 , 976
10,638
1,113
9,508
5,4 97
11,023
6,6 17
37,707
2,494
23,940
19,336
13,090
13,906
Percent uninsured
REGIONAL POLL RESULT
According to the 2015 Vital
Signs poll, more than half of all
respondents said they had to go
without health care in the last year.
KEY TAKEAWAY
Although a high percentage of Middle
Tennesseans are insured, 269,750
residents remain uninsured, making
preventive treatment more difficult
because of cost.
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