Likelihood of Hospital Readmission after First Discharge: Medicare Advantage vs. Fee-for-Service Patients
This study tests whether the likelihood of hospital readmission within 30 days of discharge is different for enrollees in Medicare Advantage plans versus the standard fee-for-service program. A key requirement is to control for self-selection into Advantage plans. The study uses statewide inpatient...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2012-08-01
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| Series: | Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5034/inquiryjrnl_49.03.01 |