Racial and ethnic disparities among enrollees in Medicare Advantage plans.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Differences in the control of blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose among the various racial and ethnic groups of Medicare enrollees may contribute to persistent disparities in health outcomes.

Methods

Among elderly enrollees in Medicare Advantage health plans in 2011 who had hypertension (94,171 persons), cardiovascular disease (112,039), or diabetes (105,848), we compared the respective age-and-sex-adjusted proportions with blood pressure lower than 140/90 mm Hg, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels below 100 mg per deciliter (2.6 mmol per liter), and a glycated hemoglobin value of 9.0% or lower, according to race or ethnic group. Comparisons were made nationally and within regions and health plans, and changes since 2006 were assessed.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Ayanian JZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4381536 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature