Wider access to health insurance via Medicaid expansion improved cardiac care, finds study

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An expansion of the Affordable Care Act that extends Medicaid eligibility to more people improved patient outcomes, prevention measures and screening access, according to a review of research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. A provision of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 extended Medicaid eligibility to all adults […]

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Health insurance coverage and postpartum health

Health insurance coverage and postpartum health | Image Credit: © grooveriderz – © grooveriderz – stock.adobe.com. According to a recent study published in JAMA Network Openmore comprehensive health insurance increases the prevalence of postpartum visit attendance. A significant increase in maternal morbidity and mortality has been observed in the United States. In 2020, the highest […]

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How High Medical Bills Are in Every State

merznatalia / Getty Images/iStockphoto The high cost of healthcare can cause financial hardships for individuals and families in the US According to Forbes Advisor, healthcare costs averaged $10,000 per person in 2020. Due to the expense, people make decisions like delaying medical care, forgoing prescriptions and opting out of medical procedures. Read: 8 Best New […]

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