About The Study: In this cohort study of Medicare patients with atrial fibrillation, Black and Hispanic patients were less likely to initiate direct oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation, although these differences diminished over time. Identifying the factors behind these early disparities is crucial for ensuring equitable access to novel therapies as they emerge for Black and Hispanic populations.
About The Study: In this cohort study of Medicare patients with atrial fibrillation, Black and Hispanic patients were less likely to initiate direct oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation, although these differences diminished over time. Identifying the factors behind these early disparities is crucial for ensuring equitable access to novel therapies as they emerge for Black and Hispanic populations.
Corresponding Authors: To contact the corresponding authors, email Kamika R. Reynolds, M.S., Ph.D. (kreynolds@ifh.rutgers.edu) and Chintan V. Dave, Pharm.D., Ph.D. (cdave@ifh.rutgers.edu).
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Ophelia Keating. (May 6, 2024). Racial and ethnic disparities in initiation of direct oral anticoagulants among Medicare beneficiaries. Scienmag. https://scienmag.com/racial-and-ethnic-disparities-in-initiation-of-direct-oral-anticoagulants-among-medicare-beneficiaries/
Ophelia Keating. "Racial and ethnic disparities in initiation of direct oral anticoagulants among Medicare beneficiaries." Scienmag, 6 May 2024, https://scienmag.com/racial-and-ethnic-disparities-in-initiation-of-direct-oral-anticoagulants-among-medicare-beneficiaries/. Accessed 5 September 2026.
Ophelia Keating. "Racial and ethnic disparities in initiation of direct oral anticoagulants among Medicare beneficiaries." Scienmag. May 6, 2024. https://scienmag.com/racial-and-ethnic-disparities-in-initiation-of-direct-oral-anticoagulants-among-medicare-beneficiaries/
