Ramsey, Scott D.; Zeliadt, Steven B.; Blough, David K.; … - In: Poverty & Public Policy 2 (2010) 1, pp. 3-3
<p>Objectives. To compare cancer care among American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) patients with other racial groups.</p> <p>Methods. We used Washington State cancer registry records to identify 33,624 patients < age 65 diagnosed with local and regional stage breast, colorectal, and lung cancer from 1997 to 2003. Records were linked with regional tribal registry and Medicaid records to identify AIAN.</p> <p>Results. Enrollment in Medicaid at or after diagnosis was 50% for AIAN, 34% for Hispanic,...</p></age></p>