Even under universal healthcare, disparities in access to MM treatment persist

Inequalities exist in access to multiple myeloma (MM) care even in a universal healthcare system, especially among patients who are socioeconomically marginalized, as shown by the results of a new study conducted in Canada. The results were published in American Journal of Hematology. Previous research has found that low income, celibacy, lack of insurance, and living in areas with low socioeconomic status (SES) are all associated with poorer health outcomes within health care models at a private payment, explained the authors. However, there is limited data examining the association of…

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