Differences in ambulatory care fragmentation between cancer survivors and noncancer controls.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with chronic conditions are treated by many providers, which can increase the risk of communication gaps across providers and potential harm to patients. However, to the authors' knowledge, the extent of fragmented care among this population is unknown. In the current study, the authors sought to determine whether cancer survivors have more fragmented care than noncancer controls and to quantify the extent of fragmentation.

Methods

Data from the REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study linked to Medicare claims were used. The authors included beneficiaries with continuous Part A and B coverage for 12 months at the time of their baseline REGARDS survey. The primary outcome of the current study was claims-based fragmentation o

SUBMITTER: Pinheiro LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7275891 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature