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Abstract C105: Insurance-driven disparities in colorectal cancer: A two-decade mediation analysis and proposal for a risk-informed clinical tool

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Retrospective cohort analysis found insurance status influences survival outcomes in colorectal cancer patients, suggesting systemic disparities.

Insurance status plays a significant role in colorectal cancer survival across two decades.
Patients with Medicaid or no insurance face higher mortality risks compared to privately insured individuals.
Mediation analysis suggests tumor grade and treatment type impact the relationship between insurance status and survival.
Despite policy changes, significant survival disparities remain, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.

Villanueva et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Retrospective cohort analysis found insurance status influences survival outcomes in colorectal cancer patients, suggesting systemic disparities.