6 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study found that insurance coverage for cranial hair prostheses in patients with alopecia areata is generally inadequate, adding to their financial and psychological burdens.
June 2025 in “Transgender Health” This review discusses the current limitations in insurance coverage and access to facial masculinization surgery in the US and suggests that expanding insurance policies may help reduce care inequities.
3 citations
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September 2020 in “Cancer Prevention Research” This study found that health insurance mandates following the Affordable Care Act increased colorectal cancer screening rates by 2.8 percentage points among U.S. adults aged 50 to 74.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Plastic Surgery” This cross-sectional study examined gender-affirming surgeries in Canada, finding significant variation in provincial insurance coverage, with Prince Edward Island covering the most procedures and Nunavut the least, while noting a general lack of in-province procedures in the territories.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This study analyzed the cost-effectiveness of scalp cooling as a means of preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss and found it to be financially reasonable compared to dermatologic management strategies, suggesting that it should be considered for routine insurance coverage due to its cost-effectiveness.