Differences in use of high- and low-value health care between immigrant and US-born adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine differences in the use of high- and low-value health care between immigrant and US-born adults.

Data source

The 2007-2019 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey.

Study design

We split the sample into younger (ages 18-64 years) and older adults (ages 65 years and over). Our outcome measures included the use of high-value care (eight services) and low-value care (seven services). Our key independent variable was immigration status. For each outcome, we ran regressions with and without individual-level characteristics.

Data collection/extraction methods

N/A.

Principal findings

Before accounting for individual-level characteristics, the use of high- and low-value care was lower among immigrant adults than US-born adults. After accounting for i

SUBMITTER: Park S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10480075 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature