A population-based study of survival among elderly persons diagnosed with colorectal cancer: does race matter if all are insured? (United States).
AUTHORS
Rogers
SO ,
Ray
WA ,
Smalley
WE ,
. Cancer causes & control : CCC. 2004 3 1; 15(2). 193-9
- PMID: 15017132 [PubMed].
ABSTRACT
Racial disparities in colorectal cancer (CRC) outcomes exist. Insurance coverage might impact access to care and thus processes and outcomes of care. We examined the effect of race on CRC outcomes in a population-based study of elderly Tennesseeans who had identical healthcare coverage – simultaneous enrollment in both Medicaid and Medicare.
Racial disparities in colorectal cancer (CRC) outcomes exist. Insurance coverage might impact access to care and thus processes and outcomes of care. We examined the effect of race on CRC outcomes in a population-based study of elderly Tennesseeans who had identical healthcare coverage – simultaneous enrollment in both Medicaid and Medicare.
Tags: Alumni Publications 2004