March 3, 2026Open Access

Medicaid Expansion and Overall Mortality Among Women With Breast Cancer

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Lower overall mortality among women aged 40 to 64 with breast cancer is linked to Medicaid expansion.
The study indicates a significant reduction in mortality rates due to Medicaid expansion, particularly for certain demographics.
Cohort study leveraging data from women with breast cancer in the Medicaid expansion era highlights disparities.
The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address ongoing racial and socioeconomic disparities.

Resumen

The findings of this cohort study suggest that Medicaid expansion under the ACA was associated with lower overall mortality among women aged 40 to 64 years with breast cancer. Benefits were uneven, underscoring persistent racial and ethnic and socioeconomic disparities and the need for targeted interventions.

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Oluwasegun Akinyemi

Oladayo Oyebanji

Mojisola Fasokun

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JAMA Network Open

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University of Chicago

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Henry Ford Hospital

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