New York—A pair of studies has confirmed the disturbing results of previous research: When it comes to outcomes after surgery—in these cases, either shoulder or total hip arthroplasty—Medicaid and Medicare patients are faring far worse than their counterparts with private insurance.
“Medicaid payor status has previously been identified in the medical literature as a risk factor for increased mortality and morbidity after orthopedic surgery, as well as many other types of