Differences in patient perceptions of integrated care among black, hispanic, and white Medicare beneficiaries.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study sought to identify potential disparities among racial/ethnic groups in patient perceptions of integrated care (PPIC) and to explore how methodological differences may influence measured disparities.

Data source

Data from Medicare beneficiaries who completed the 2015 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) and were enrolled in Part A benefits for an entire year.

Study design

We used 4-point measures of eight dimensions of PPIC and assessed differences in dimensions among racial/ethnic groups. To estimate differences, we applied a "rank and replace" method using multiple regression models in three steps, balancing differences in health status among racial groups and adjusting for differences in socioeconomic status. We reran all analyses with add

SUBMITTER: Ling EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8143676 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature