The association between primary care use and potentially-preventable hospitalization among dual eligibles age 65 and over

The association between primary care use and potentially-preventable hospitalization among dual eligibles age 65 and over

Abstract Background Individuals dually-enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid (dual eligibles) are disproportionately sicker, have higher health care costs, and are hospitalized more often for ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSCs) than other Medicare beneficiaries. Primary care may reduce ACSC hos...

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Main Authors: N. Loren Oh, Andrew J. Potter, Lindsay M. Sabik, Amal N. Trivedi, Fredric Wolinsky, Brad Wright
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Primary care
Preventable hospitalization
Dual Eligibles
Medicare
Ambulatory care sensitive conditions
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08326-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08326-2

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