Examining sources of post-acute care inequities with layered target matching.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine factors associated with racial inequities in discharge location, skilled nursing facility (SNF) utilization, and readmissions.

Data sources

A 20% sample of longitudinal Medicare claims from 2016 to 2018.

Study design

We present layered target matching, a method for studying sources of inequities. Layered target matching examines a fixed target population profile representing any race, ethnicity, or vulnerable population, sequentially adjusting for sets of characteristics that may contribute to inequities these groups endure. We use the method to study racial inequities in post-acute care use and readmissions.

Data collection/extraction methods

We studied Black and non-Hispanic White fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries aged 66+ admitted t

SUBMITTER: Niknam BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9836955 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature