Infants and the Medicaid Expansion

The video discusses a study published in JAMA that examines the impact of Medicaid expansion on birth outcomes, specifically low birth weight and preterm births. The study found no significant overall differences in these rates but noted a reduction in disparities for black infants in states that expanded Medicaid. The expansion allowed continuous healthcare access for pregnant women, which may have contributed to these improvements. The video emphasizes the importance of Medicaid in reducing healthcare disparities and suggests that states refusing expansion should reconsider their stance.

What changes were observed in the rates of preterm birth and low birth weight in expansion states compared to non-expansion states?

What considerations should states that refuse Medicaid expansion take into account?