Black–White Disparities in Asthma Hospitalizations and ED Visits Among Medicaid-Enrolled Children
Laura Barrie Smith,
Claire O’Brien,
Genevieve M. Kenney
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Asthma is a common, potentially serious childhood chronic condition that disproportionately afflicts Black children. Hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits for asthma can often be prevented. Nearly half of children with asthma are covered by Medicaid, which should facilitate access to care to manage and treat symptoms. We provide new evidence on racial disparities in asthma hospitalizations and ED visits among Medicaid-enrolled children.
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