Abstract
There are less data available on the effect of the ACA on breast cancer care beyond the screening level. A retrospective review at participating iCaRe2/BCCR institutions was completed before and after ACA. Post-ACA, patients were older, more urban, and more likely to be insured through Medicaid. Increased imaging use was noted post-ACA. These patients were less likely to be diagnosed with late-stage cancers, received fewer mastectomies, and were more likely to have radiation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 948-952 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Breast Journal |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2019 |
Keywords
- affordable care act
- breast cancer
- cancer disparities
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Oncology