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Can Medicaid Managed Care mitigate race/ethnic health disparities in diabetes?

US National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities grant open #nih-5R01MD017071-04

Summary

Modified Abstract Section This study represents a timely investigation that addresses differences in type 2 diabetes (T2DM) care using the most up-to-date encounter data post 2016 (ICD switch). T2DM is a burdensome chronic condition that disproportionately impacts certain populations; of note, there are stark disparities in T2DM care goals, emergency department (ED) visits, and hospitalizations across states. Medicaid covers 25% of Americans with T2DM. More than 80% of Medicaid beneficiaries nationally receive at least some of their care from Medicaid managed care organizations (MMCOs). Stat

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