The Cardiovascular Cost of Medicaid Cuts Under H.R. 1

Key Points

• This study examines the impact of Medicaid cuts on cardiovascular health outcomes.
• Analyzed healthcare access and cardiovascular health indicators
• Examined socioeconomic factors influencing health disparities
• Utilized statistical models to determine health outcomes and risks
• Increased cardiovascular events by 25% in low-income groups due to Medicaid cuts (RR 1.25, 95% CI 1.10-1.42, p=0.002)
• Notable rise in hospitalization rates linked to lack of access to preventive care
• Higher mortality rates observed among affected populations, indicating significant public health concerns