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Medicaid expansion improves HF therapy administration for certain racial/ethnic groups
The Affordable Care Act Medicaid Expansion increased receipt of ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists and angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors for Hispanic patients hospitalized for HF, according to data presented at the virtual American Heart Association Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Scientific Sessions.
Medicaid expansion states see bigger declines in cancer mortality rates
States that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act witnessed significant declines in cancer mortality rates compared with states that did not expand Medicaid, according to study results scheduled for presentation during the ASCO20 Virtual Scientific Program.
Hair removal in gender-affirming care not covered by most Medicaid, ACA policies
Medicaid and Affordable Care Act policies often do not cover permanent hair removal treatments for transgender patients, which could pose a barrier for gender-affirming care, according to a study published in JAMA Dermatology.
ACA turns 10: Experts reflect on the law’s impact on health care
The Affordable Care Act was signed into law 10 years ago today.
AHA advisory emphasizes reform for health care affordability and access
The American Heart Association released its presidential advisory outlining its 2020 goals and principles for adequate, accessible and affordable health care in the U.S.
Be part of the health care debate in 2020
The last decade of health care has seen incredible changes, beginning with the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010. The law has been challenged, altered and amended numerous times. Yet, it still has many unsettled issues and the cost of health care continues to increase.
ACA may have helped mitigate opioid epidemic
The Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act was linked to a reduction in opioid overdose deaths, study findings in JAMA Network Open show.
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ACA’s individual mandate ruled unconstitutional, case sent back to district court
On Wednesday, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals announced that it agreed with a district court that the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate was unconstitutional, but it sent the case back to the district court for additional analysis.
ACA leads to earlier diagnosis, better care for young adults with colorectal cancer
The Affordable Care Act’s dependent coverage expansion provision has resulted in earlier-stage diagnosis and more timely receipt of adjuvant chemotherapy among young patients with colorectal cancer, according to results of a retrospective study published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute.