Medicaid Payment Rates and Nursing Home Care Costs
Author Information
Author(s): Miller Edward, Simpson Elizabeth, Karon Sara, Cohen, Bowblis
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
There is a relationship between Medicaid payment rates and the costs of caring for Medicaid residents in nursing homes.
Conclusion
The study provides essential information to support discussions on policy reforms aimed at improving nursing home care.
Supporting Evidence
- Medicaid is the primary payer for nursing home care, covering about two-thirds of residents.
- The study used data from 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The findings aim to inform policy reforms for nursing home care.
Takeaway
This study looks at how much Medicaid pays for nursing home care and how that compares to the actual costs of taking care of people living there.
Methodology
The study analyzed Medicaid payment and cost report data for freestanding nursing homes in 44 states from 2019.
Limitations
The study is limited to data from the pre-pandemic period and may not reflect current conditions.
Participant Demographics
The study focuses on Medicaid residents in nursing homes, primarily long-stay residents with cognitive or physical impairments.
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