Investigators at University of Massachusetts Detail Findings in Asthma (Health Insurance Type and Outpatient Specialist Care Among Children With Asthma).

The article presents the discussion on disparities in asthma specialist care among children with Medicaid compared to those with private insurance, revealing that Medicaid-insured children are less likely to receive specialized treatment. Topics include impact of insurance type on specialist care, differences in asthma management between insurance groups; and the need to address care gaps to improve asthma outcomes.