Care Delivery for Medicare Beneficiaries with Dementia
Author Information
Author(s): Maust Donovan, Davis Rachel, Muench Ulrike, Marcus Steven, Spetz Joanne
Primary Institution: University of Michigan
Hypothesis
Understanding the types of clinicians and settings delivering care to persons living with dementia is essential for improving care coordination.
Conclusion
The majority of care for persons living with dementia is provided by primary care physicians and nurse practitioners in outpatient settings.
Supporting Evidence
- 1,934,318 persons living with dementia received care from 783,225 unique clinicians.
- 74.8% of care was delivered in office settings.
- 87.0% of persons living with dementia received care from a primary care physician.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many doctors help people with dementia and where they see them, showing that most care happens in doctors' offices.
Methodology
The study analyzed Medicare Carrier files to identify clinicians and settings for care provided to persons living with dementia.
Participant Demographics
Medicare beneficiaries with dementia in the U.S.
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