Seven Study Findings on the Effects of Medicaid Expansion
Submitted By gmccalister, Created 11/14/2019 - 10:08
- Large increases in prescriptions filled for heart disease, diabetes, mental health conditions, and other chronic conditions.
- Large increases in the share of low-income adults getting regular check-ups and other preventive care, and large decreases in the share without a personal physician or usual source of care.
- Large decreases in the share of low-income adults skipping medications due to cost.
- Decreases in the share of low-income adults screening positive for depression.
- An increase in the share of people getting surgical care consistent with clinical guidelines, for example less invasive surgical techniques where feasible.
- Increases in cancer screenings and early-stage cancer diagnoses.
- A decrease in one-year mortality rates for patients diagnosed with end-stage renal disease.
Source: Medicaid Expansion Has Saved at Least 19,000 Lives, New Research Finds Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, November 6, 2019
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