Elizabeth McKenna (@elizsmckenna.bsky.social)

Medicaid Expansion Associated with Enhanced Long-Term Survival Rates in Cancer Patients In a landmark study published in the prestigious journal Cancer Discovery, researchers have unveiled compelling evidence that the expansion of Medicaid—a critical component of the Affordable Care Act—has significantly improved five-year survival outcomes for cancer patients across the United States. This comprehensive investigation, led by Elizabeth Schafer, MPH, an associate scientist at the American Cancer Society, explores the long-term impacts of health policy changes on oncological prognosis, revealing a tangible, positive shift in patient survival linked with expanded healthcare access. https://scienmag.com/medicaid-expansion-associated-with-enhanced-long-term-survival-rates-in-cancer-patients/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social