Medical Economics October 4, 2024
Study finds widespread racial and socioeconomic inequities in denied preventive care claims
Despite the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) mandate for free preventive health care, many Americans are facing denied claims and unexpected bills for services that should be fully covered. A study published in JAMA Network Open highlights that these denials disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minorities, as well as low-income groups, exacerbating health disparities in the U.S.
The study, led by researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of Toronto, examined over 2.5 million preventive care claims between 2017 and 2020. Services such as cancer, diabetes, and depression screenings, along with wellness visits and contraception administration, were analyzed. Researchers found that patients from minority racial backgrounds...
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