Surge in Newly Identified Diabetes among Medicaid Patients in 2014 within Medicaid Expansion States under the Affordable Care Act

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Author(s)
Harvey W. Kaufman, Zhen Chen, Vivian A. Fonseca, Michael J. McPhaul
Summary

The article shows that increased Medicaid expansion led to a larger amount of diabetes diagnoses, and that those who were diagnosed were diagnosed at an earlier stage of the condition.

Policy Implications

Earlier diagnosis could lead to better long-term implications for patients. Preventative healthcare may be a solution to rising healthcare costs, so earlier treatment may be more cost-saving for governments.