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. 2024 Mar 1;10(3):291-292.
doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2023.6814.

Examining Medicaid Waivers-An Opportunity to Promote Equity in Cancer Care

Lily J Greene  1 , Benjamin Carter  2 , Andrew P Loehrer  3
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Examining Medicaid Waivers-An Opportunity to Promote Equity in Cancer Care

Lily J Greene et al. JAMA Oncol. .
No abstract available

Plain language summary

This Viewpoint discusses the impact of Medicaid Section 1115 waivers on the equity of cancer care delivery in the US.

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