Health Care Reform, Medicaid Expansion, and Hospital Finances

The video discusses healthcare reform, focusing on Medicaid expansion and its impact on hospital finances. A study published in JAMA analyzed data from 2011 to 2014, comparing hospitals in states that expanded Medicaid with those that did not. The study found that hospitals in expansion states experienced reduced uncompensated care and increased Medicaid revenue, leading to improved profit margins. The video highlights the importance of considering these findings in policy debates about Medicaid expansion, while acknowledging potential confounders. Support for Healthcare Triage is provided through Patreon.

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