Federal data sources have long been the backbone of community health assessments, improvement plans, and health equity initiatives across the country. But 2025 has brought unprecedented disruption to that infrastructure — and public health and hospital teams are rightfully asking: what happens next? Find out in this post.

When public health teams and hospitals begin exploring food insecurity in their communities, there’s an obvious starting point: pull up a food insecurity indicator and see where the rates are highest. But the Metopio team recently shared why that surface-level view risks missing critical context. Find out in this post.

The federal poverty level treats economic hardship as uniform, when in reality, $50,000 means something very different in rural Arkansas than it does in coastal California or a Colorado ski town. Understanding the true cost of living requires going deeper. Dive in with Metopio in this blog post.

Maternal health disparities persist nationwide, especially for Black women. Learn how Metopio’s data platform identifies maternal health deserts, reveals risk factors, and guides targeted interventions to improve outcomes for every family.

Understanding the wealth–health gap takes more than income and illness data. Learn how deeper analysis of economic, social, and health factors reveals the full picture of inequality within communities.

Insights from the APDU conference underscore the importance of balancing data innovation with privacy. Explore how public data professionals are protecting individuals while advancing meaningful, actionable insights.

One key demographic that often requires focused attention is the group of dual-eligible individuals—those eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. This group, typically low-income seniors, represents a critical intersection of health and social needs. 

Discover how to leverage the Age-Friendly Public Health Systems Framework to drive healthy aging initiatives. Learn how Metopio’s platform supports data-driven community health assessments and improvement plans.

We are thrilled to announce that Metopio has integrated the latest CDC PLACES data into our platform, and it’s available to you now!

Many families earning above the poverty line still can’t afford basic needs like housing and childcare — especially as costs soar. This post explains what’s missing from the one-size-fits-all measure, and how data can help fill the gaps.

Bringing a new life into the world should be a safe and joyful experience for all. Can data help make that possible?