Effect of Medicaid Expansion on Access to Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery

The authors aimed to investigate the impact of Medicaid expansion on access to pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery across different regions, socioeconomic statuses, and racial groups. Their findings indicate that regions with higher rates of Medicaid expansion saw a greater proportion of Medicaid-funded POP surgeries, while marginalized populations in the South experienced either stagnant or decreasing access to these procedures. This study highlights the disparities in surgical access related to Medicaid expansion and its implications for underserved communities.