Impact of Medicare payment policy on home health resources utilization

نویسندگان

  • Audrey Irvine
  • Elayne Kornblatt Phillips
  • Patricia Cloonan
  • James C. Torner
  • Mary E. Fisher
  • Gary A. Chase
چکیده

In this study, the association between Medicare regulations and the provision of public home health care is examined. Medicare clients were compared with non-Medicare groups of those 65 years of age or over and those under 65. Results suggested that both age- and payer-related factors contribute to utilization of services. Older patients showed greater need for chronic illness care relative to younger patients; however, Medicare patients used fewer resources and had poorer outcomes relative to older non-Medicare patients.

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دوره 13  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1991