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