A recent study in the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that Medicaid expansions from 2010 to 2022 significantly improved health outcomes, reducing mortality risk by 2.5%. This analysis tracked nearly 40 million individuals who gained Medicaid coverage following the Affordable Care Act. The findings illustrate that Medicaid not only expands healthcare access but also proved vital for at least 27,400 lives during this period. As Congress considers substantial cuts to Medicaid, this research highlights the critical connection between health insurance accessibility and improved health outcomes. The study offers compelling evidence for the necessity of Medicaid.
"Medicaid expansions saved about 27,400 lives between 2010 and 2022... a 20% reduction in their risk of death when compared to people in states who could not access Medicaid."
"The study really does a lot to advance our understanding of the magnitude of this relationship between health insurance and this really important health outcome."
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