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.
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health can add the word “Comprehensive” to its name, becoming the 57 institution to earn this top-level designation from NCI. xxx:more
