Impact of Medicare coverage on basic clinical services for previously uninsured adults
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Many uninsured Americans will increase their use of health care services when they reach the age of 65 and qualify for Medicare coverage, according to a survey of 2,203 adults between 60 and 64 years old. Those who qualified for Medicare and were previously uninsured were more likely to get their cholesterol checked, and to have mammograms and prostate exams than they were before they qualified for Medicare.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2003
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Health of previously uninsured adults after acquiring Medicare coverage
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A study to compare the health conditions of uninsured near-elderly adults who suffered from cardiovascular disease or diabetes with insured adults is conducted. Results reveal that subsequent to obtaining Medicare benefits the previously uninsured adults with cardiovascular disease and diabetes reported overall improvement in health.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2007
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Unmet Health Needs of Uninsured Adults in the United States
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People without health insurance are more likely to have untreated health problems than those with insurance. This was the conclusion of a study of over 100,000 US adults.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2000
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