Utilization of Left Ventricular Assist Devices in Vulnerable Adults Across Medicaid Expansion

Background Continuous-flow left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation is a payor sensitive procedure influenced by preoperative comorbidities and social factors. Whether expansion in insurance coverage will further influence device utilization is unknown. This study sought to assess the effects of Medicaid expansion on vulnerable populations (namely racial–ethnic minorities and those with low-income status) undergoing continuous-flow...