Slide Presentation from the AHRQ 2007 Annual Conference

Medicaid Eligibles

Percent of Medicaid Eligibles and Louisiana Population, by Race

Bar chart depicts the following statistics:

• Louisiana Population:
  • White, 63%
  • African American, 32%
  • Other, 5%
• Medicaid Eligibles:
  • White, 37%
  • African American, 54%
  • Other, 9%

Notes:

African Americans and low income patients are disproportionately represented in the Medicaid population.