Medicaid Expansion and Mortality Among Patients With Colorectal Cancer - Takeaways - MDSpire

The Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Mortality Rates in Colorectal Cancer Patients

By
Oluwasegun Akinyemi
Oladayo Oyebanji
Babawale Oluborode
Bolarinwa Akinwumi
Fadeke Ogunyankin
Kakra Hughes
Terrence Fullum
Quyen Chu
Surya Nalamati
Marwan Abouljoud
Christine Nembhard
Craig Reickert
September 18, 2026

Jama Network Open

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Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality in the US, with over 150,000 diagnoses and 50,000 deaths annually.
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Social determinants of health, including insurance coverage and socioeconomic status, significantly influence colorectal cancer outcomes.
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The ACA aimed to reduce the uninsured rate and improve access to preventive services through Medicaid expansion for low-income adults.
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Limited evidence exists on the impact of Medicaid expansion on long-term survival in colorectal cancer patients, particularly across different demographics.
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The study utilized the National Cancer Database to assess the association of Medicaid expansion with overall mortality and treatment patterns in colorectal cancer.

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Jama Network Open

Medicaid Expansion and Mortality Among Patients With Colorectal Cancer

by Oluwasegun Akinyemi, Oladayo Oyebanji, Babawale Oluborode, Bolarinwa Akinwumi, Fadeke Ogunyankin, Kakra Hughes, Terrence Fullum, Quyen Chu, Surya Nalamati, Marwan Abouljoud, Christine Nembhard, Craig Reickert
September 18, 2026

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