The cost of no coverage
Boston GlobePosted: January 1st, 2008 by Steve Trinward
Author: staff
“The effort to give all Americans health insurance has been going on for generations, so far in vain. But the need remains as urgent as ever, and a study by the American Cancer Society ought to cause advocates to redouble their efforts to provide this essential protection. The study, which appears in a journal published by the society, focused on lung, colorectal, and prostate cancers in men, and breast and colorectal cancer in women — all among the top causes of cancer deaths. The study provides evidence for an obvious conclusion: Those who are without insurance don’t benefit much from advances in cancer care that are predicated on early discovery and treatment. ‘Lack of health insurance, even for intermittent periods, is associated with lower likelihood of having a “medical home,” or usual source of healthcare,’ the study concluded. People in Massachusetts should be proud that their state has pioneered a system in which everyone is required to obtain health insurance, with those at lower-income levels receiving subsidies from the state.” (12/29/07)
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