

While higher income improves maternal and infant health over time, it’s not enough to offset the impact of race, according to new U-M research.
While higher income improves maternal and infant health over time, it’s not enough to offset the impact of race, according to new U-M research.
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People in their pre-Medicare years, especially those who are uninsured or have low incomes, are most likely to skip a trip to the ER because of what they might have to pay
But majority see role for health care providers in finding meaning or hope in the face of illness, and are comfortable discussing their beliefs with their providers
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The gap in this key outcome for traditional and private-insurer Medicare participants has narrowed in recent years, though differences remain in care during and after hospitalization
Future studies are needed to determine if cost is a barrier for new medications with greater efficacy.