Economic Policy Uncertainty Index: Categorical Index: Health care
EPUHEALTHCARE • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
680.68
Year-over-Year Change
527.01%
Date Range
1/1/1985 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Economic Policy Uncertainty Index: Categorical Index: Health care measures uncertainty related to government policy and its impact on the healthcare sector. It is a key indicator for economists and policymakers assessing the stability of the healthcare industry.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This index tracks policy-related economic uncertainty specifically for the healthcare industry. It is calculated based on the frequency of newspaper articles discussing policy uncertainty and how it may affect healthcare businesses, consumers, and the broader economy.
Methodology
The data is calculated by researchers at policy uncertainty.com based on automated text-searches of leading U.S. newspapers.
Historical Context
The index provides insight into the healthcare policy environment and can inform decisions by businesses, consumers, and government entities.
Key Facts
- Measures policy uncertainty specifically for the healthcare sector.
- Calculated based on analysis of newspaper article frequency.
- Provides insight into the policy environment for healthcare businesses and consumers.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Economic Policy Uncertainty Index: Categorical Index: Health care measures uncertainty related to government policy and its impact on the healthcare sector.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index is a key indicator for economists and policymakers assessing the stability and policy environment of the healthcare industry.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is calculated by researchers at policyuncertainty.com based on automated text-searches of leading U.S. newspapers.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The index provides insight into the healthcare policy environment that can inform decisions by businesses, consumers, and government entities.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is updated monthly and may have some delay in reflecting the latest policy uncertainty developments.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Economic Policy Uncertainty Index: Categorical Index: Health care (EPUHEALTHCARE), retrieved from FRED.