METHODOLOGY FOR ANALYZING MEDICAID NURSING HOME PAYMENT RATES AND COSTS
2024
Analyzing Medicaid Nursing Home Payment Rates and Costs
Sample size: 9543
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Author Information
Author(s): Simpson Elizabeth, Bowblis John, Miller Edward, Karon Sara, Oliveira Iara, Dey Judith, Squillace Marie, Cohen Marc
Primary Institution: University of Massachusetts Boston
Conclusion
The study created a national database to analyze Medicaid nursing home payment and cost metrics across various states.
Supporting Evidence
- The study analyzed 67% of all freestanding nursing homes in 2019.
- Medicaid costs were adjusted to reflect only services for Medicaid residents.
- The analysis included payment-to-cost ratios to assess financial metrics.
Takeaway
The researchers built a big database to see how much Medicaid pays for nursing homes and how that compares to the costs.
Methodology
The study constructed a national database linking Medicaid nursing home payment, cost, staffing, and quality information.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 9,543 nursing homes from 44 states.
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