Kentucky is one of the poorest states in the U.S. However, the state has been one of the most successful in reducing its uninsured rate, which happened in part through the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion that took effect on Jan. 1, 2014. In the past, Kentucky has reported low rates of colorectal cancer screening and has ranked among the highest states for incidence and mortality for the disease.
The Cancer Letter has covered—and will continue to cover—all the ways in which the current administration is fundamentally reshaping cancer research in the U.S. But this week, The Cancer Letter and the podcast focused on a patient story.
