New Report: Medicaid Expansion Is Having A Big And Positive Impact On Safety Net Hospitals And Clinics

NC Policy Watch

By: Adam Searing

The 19 states that have still not expanded Medicaid are limiting their improvements to their uninsured and uncompensated care, as well the delivery of care. Therefore, physicians at these non-expansion states are struggling to meet their patient needs and assess their issues accordingly.

According to a policy brief released by Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families, providers mentioned that Medicaid expansion has also helped them to deliver behavioral health services hand-in-hand with primary care health services, in addition to other benefits.

But the benefits of Medicaid expansion go further, as described in a policy brief published by Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families. According to interviews with health system leaders in both expansion and non-expansion states, drops in uncompensated care and decreasing uninsured rates are having a positive ripple effect on the health system in expansion states.

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