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People living in states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are less likely to be uninsured or struggling with the strain of unpaid medical bills

ACA’s Medicaid Expansion May Pose Challenges to Timely Care

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Research shows benefit, but also more problems with patients getting appointments
An initial Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act was formally introduced in the House of Representatives on Monday.

Republicans Introduce Affordable Care Act Replacement

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Initial Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act formally introduced Monday
Doctors' offices capably shouldered the burden of millions of new Medicaid patients gaining access to health insurance through the Affordable Care Act

Access to Primary Care Not Affected by Medicaid Expansion

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Concerns about long waits, primary care shortage appear unfounded, researchers say
A majority of primary care doctors oppose full repeal of the Affordable Care Act

Most PCPs Oppose Complete Repeal of the Affordable Care Act

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Though many would support changes, only 15 percent want law completely dismantled
Millions of Americans with a chronic illness gained health insurance coverage after the Affordable Care Act went into effect in 2010

ACA Has Increased Coverage, Access for Chronically Ill Patients

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However, nearly one in seven of those with a chronic disease still lack coverage
Americans with lower levels of income are less likely to get recommended cancer screenings

Improved Breast Cancer Screening Rates With ACA

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Waiving costs appears to improve mammography rates, but not colonoscopy, even among the poor
The number of people in families having problems paying medical bills fell by nearly 13 million from 2011 through the first six months of 2016

CDC: Fewer U.S. Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills

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More Americans are experiencing relief with medical bills, but gaps remain
Private sector employer-sponsored health insurance offerings were similar in 2013 and 2014

Few Changes in Employer-Sponsored Insurance 2013-2014

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Only 3.5 percent of employers dropped coverage and 1.1 percent added coverage from 2013 to 2014
After the Affordable Care Act was implemented in 2014

ACA Tied to Increased Breast Cancer Care Access for Hispanics

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Enrollment in clinical trials also increased
The number of Medicare patients receiving mammograms increased slightly

Health Care Reform Tied to Higher Uptake of Mammography

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Findings for women participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program