A large study found that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act leads to better survival outcomes for young adults ages 18-39 newly diagnosed with cancer, particularly those who identified as Hispanic or non-Hispanic Black.
Medicaid expansion improves cancer survival outcomes for young adults, Winship study finds
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