Integrated Medicare and Medicaid managed care and rehospitalization of dual eligibles.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Healthcare expenditures for dually eligible individuals covered by both Medicare and Medicaid constitute a disproportionate share of spending for the 2 programs. Fragmentation, inefficiency, and low-quality care have been long standing issues for this population. The objective of this study was to conduct an early evaluation of an innovative program that coordinates benefits for elderly dual eligibles.

Study design

Longitudinal cohort study.

Methods

Comparable sources of administrative claims from 2007 to 2009 were used to examine differences in 30-day rehospitalization between dual eligibles in Massachusetts participating in Senior Care Options (SCO), an integrated managed care program, and dual eligibles in Medicare fee-for-service. Multivariable logistic

SUBMITTER: Jung HY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4714706 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature